1998 Mercedes S-Class 3.2L Petrol · S17 LAH
1998 Mercedes S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 63,729 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,729 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S17 LAH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2026
- 63,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S17 LAH 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 (S17 LAH) between May 2025 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 June 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: Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”.
S17 LAH Mileage History
- 16/05/202562,643 mi
- 19/06/202663,728 mi+1,085 mi
- 22/06/202663,729 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 987 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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