1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R668 DNV
1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 71,496 miles. MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,496 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R668 DNV Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 71,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R668 DNV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (R668 DNV) between October 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”.
R668 DNV Mileage History
- 20/10/200557,042 mi
- 25/10/200659,902 mi+2,860 mi
- 05/12/200761,152 mi+1,250 mi
- 18/05/200962,681 mi+1,529 mi
- 21/05/201063,709 mi+1,028 mi
- 12/04/201464,961 mi+1,252 mi
- 02/04/201566,869 mi+1,908 mi
- 04/04/201667,999 mi+1,130 mi
- 21/03/201768,690 mi+691 mi
- 23/03/201768,706 mi+16 mi
- 01/05/201869,239 mi+533 mi
- 17/04/201970,616 mi+1,377 mi
- 21/09/202671,496 mi+880 mi
Average of roughly 691 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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