1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · P114 BJB
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 106,419 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P114 BJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 106,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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P114 BJB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (P114 BJB) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
P114 BJB Mileage History
- 16/09/2022103,897 mi
- 19/09/2023104,970 mi+1,073 mi
- 24/09/2024105,362 mi+392 mi
- 16/09/2025105,970 mi+608 mi
- 23/09/2026106,419 mi+449 mi
Average of roughly 628 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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