1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · R208 ABD
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1997. Recorded mileage 160,040 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 4973cc
R208 ABD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 160,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R208 ABD Mileage History
- 27/01/2022139,050 mi
- 23/05/2024158,246 mi+19,196 mi
- 08/05/2025160,040 mi+1,794 mi
Average of roughly 6,406 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R208 ABD 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 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R208 ABD) between January 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). 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.
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