1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · S375 ADC
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 05 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 202,114 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S375 ADC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2025
- 202,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S375 ADC 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 (S375 ADC) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
S375 ADC Mileage History
- 10/12/2022191,538 mi
- 18/12/2023194,377 mi+2,839 mi
- 19/12/2023194,377 mi
- 13/12/2024197,751 mi+3,374 mi
- 04/12/2025202,114 mi+4,363 mi
Average of roughly 3,544 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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