1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · S41 WKE
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 17 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 71,688 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S41 WKE Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 71,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S41 WKE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (S41 WKE) between November 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
S41 WKE Mileage History
- 18/11/200530,166 mi
- 01/11/200635,026 mi+4,860 mi
- 15/11/200738,405 mi+3,379 mi
- 30/10/200841,500 mi+3,095 mi
- 08/06/200945,204 mi+3,704 mi
- 31/10/200946,810 mi+1,606 mi
- 22/11/201049,223 mi+2,413 mi
- 22/11/201151,479 mi+2,256 mi
- 27/11/201253,828 mi+2,349 mi
- 23/11/201355,846 mi+2,018 mi
- 24/11/201457,259 mi+1,413 mi
- 28/11/201558,745 mi+1,486 mi
- 05/12/201660,123 mi+1,378 mi
- 04/12/201761,284 mi+1,161 mi
- 04/12/201863,785 mi+2,501 mi
- 02/12/201964,518 mi+733 mi
- 16/03/202165,263 mi+745 mi
- 10/03/202266,362 mi+1,099 mi
- 14/03/202266,592 mi+230 mi
- 12/07/202471,686 mi+5,094 mi
- 15/09/202571,688 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,094 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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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