1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R807 BMX
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 106,185 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,185 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R807 BMX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 106,185 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
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R807 BMX 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 (R807 BMX) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 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: Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
R807 BMX Mileage History
- 09/05/2022105,518 mi
- 04/05/2023105,953 mi+435 mi
- 04/05/2023105,953 mi
- 15/07/2025106,185 mi+232 mi
- 15/07/2025106,185 mi
Average of roughly 210 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W220)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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