1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · S822 AFM
1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1998. Recorded mileage 125,408 miles. MOT valid until 12/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,408 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
S822 AFM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/11/2025
- 125,408 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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S822 AFM Mileage History
- 10/10/2022116,251 mi
- 03/11/2023119,267 mi+3,016 mi
- 29/10/2024122,271 mi+3,004 mi
- 28/10/2025125,405 mi+3,134 mi
- 13/11/2025125,408 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S822 AFM 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 (S822 AFM) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 November 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: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
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