1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R643 ABK
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 80,725 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,725 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R643 ABK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 80,725 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R643 ABK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R643 ABK) between April 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
R643 ABK Mileage History
- 12/04/200664,181 mi
- 09/05/200767,125 mi+2,944 mi
- 06/05/200868,866 mi+1,741 mi
- 25/06/200971,384 mi+2,518 mi
- 29/09/201076,129 mi+4,745 mi
- 07/01/201277,703 mi+1,574 mi
- 07/01/201277,703 mi
- 12/03/201378,665 mi+962 mi
- 21/08/201578,668 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/202179,579 mi+911 mi
- 26/07/202279,582 mi+3 mi
- 28/07/202279,582 mi
- 15/09/202380,391 mi+809 mi
- 20/12/202480,641 mi+250 mi
- 13/01/202680,725 mi+84 mi
Average of roughly 837 miles per year across 15 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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