1998 Mercedes S-Class 2.8L Petrol · R969 VSE
1998 Mercedes S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1998. Recorded mileage 97,536 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/04/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/01/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,536 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 2799cc
R969 VSE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2007
- 97,536 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R969 VSE Mileage History
- 08/03/200694,600 mi
- 15/03/200797,535 mi+2,935 mi
- 03/04/200797,536 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,741 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R969 VSE 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 S-Class (R969 VSE) between March 2006 and April 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 April 2007 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)”.