2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.4L Petrol · PJ51 PVU
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.4L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2001. Recorded mileage 69,333 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PJ51 PVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/06/2025
- 69,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PJ51 PVU 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (PJ51 PVU) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 June 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
PJ51 PVU Mileage History
- 17/03/202263,069 mi
- 23/03/202365,693 mi+2,624 mi
- 23/03/202365,693 mi
- 08/04/202467,961 mi+2,268 mi
- 07/06/202569,333 mi+1,372 mi
Average of roughly 1,942 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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