1997 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Petrol · R952 CEW
1997 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 148,752 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09/05/2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,752 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 3199cc
R952 CEW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/05/2024
- 148,752 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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R952 CEW Mileage History
- 24/06/2022136,527 mi
- 07/07/2022136,527 mi
- 12/07/2023143,798 mi+7,271 mi
- 10/05/2024148,752 mi+4,954 mi
Average of roughly 6,507 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R952 CEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes S-Class (R952 CEW) between June 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 May 2024 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), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e))”.
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