2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · MV57 GZG
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 107,310 miles. MOT expired on 01 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV57 GZG Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2023
- 107,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV57 GZG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (MV57 GZG) between March 2022 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
MV57 GZG Mileage History
- 21/03/2022104,231 mi
- 03/04/2023107,310 mi+3,079 mi
- 03/04/2023107,310 mi
Average of roughly 2,974 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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