1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · R130 EGN
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 195,124 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R130 EGN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2026
- 195,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R130 EGN 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R130 EGN) between March 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
R130 EGN Mileage History
- 09/03/2022163,412 mi
- 07/03/2023166,377 mi+2,965 mi
- 08/03/2023166,380 mi+3 mi
- 30/03/2024171,200 mi+4,820 mi
- 29/06/2026195,124 mi+23,924 mi
Average of roughly 7,363 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Biodegradable wiring harness insulationSerious
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- Airmatic suspension collapseSerious
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