2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.5L Petrol · MR07 SVT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a string of clean passes since its last recorded failure. The most recent recorded test conducted in September 2021 at 152,481 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car met the required standards for roadworthiness at that time. The history shows a consistent trend of passing without advisories since 2018, suggesting that previous owners addressed any emerging issues promptly. The mileage pattern reflects relatively low annual usage, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year over its nineteen-year life. The data reveals a significant drop in activity between March 2019 and September 2021, where the car covered only 721 miles in over two years. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long periods of standing can lead to perished rubber components, seized seals, and brake caliper corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary. The last MOT is now nearly five years old, meaning the vehicle is currently significantly overdue for a test and the recorded roadworthiness data does not reflect its current mechanical state. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as the S-Class of this era is prone to corrosion in the subframes and wisharms. Given the long gap in testing, a thorough check of the brake fluid condition and the state of the rubber bushings is essential. Because the MOT record lacks specific mechanical advisories for the final years, a physical inspection of the underbody for leaks and the exhaust system is required to ensure no significant degradation has developed during the recent period of inactivity.