1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · S143 AEE
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 66,618 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 66,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S143 AEE Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 66,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S143 AEE 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-Benz S-Class (S143 AEE) between August 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
S143 AEE Mileage History
- 01/08/202459,825 mi
- 22/08/202563,252 mi+3,427 mi
- 27/05/202666,618 mi+3,366 mi
Average of roughly 3,736 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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