1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R596 BLD
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1998. Recorded mileage 99,652 miles. MOT valid until 13/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,652 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 3199cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R596 BLD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2025
- 99,652 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R596 BLD Mileage History
- 29/04/202299,310 mi
- 16/09/202499,320 mi+10 mi
- 14/11/202599,652 mi+332 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R596 BLD 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 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R596 BLD) between April 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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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