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1998 Mercedes 4.3L Diesel · S920 AAW

S920 AAW

1998 Mercedes (4.3L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1998. Recorded mileage 145,572 miles. MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES
Year / Origin
1998 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 10 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
145,572 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 4.3L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1998
Engine
4250cc
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S920 AAW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
  • 145,572 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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S920 AAW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 21:17
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mercedes Unknown (S920 AAW) between June 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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 Rear Braking system leaking air leak to N/S rear brake chamber on air feed pipe union, when handbrakes not appl”; “Nearside Front Body component insecure spray suppression flap insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Body component insecure spray suppression flap insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.

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S920 AAW Mileage History

  1. 07/06/2024137,350 km
  2. 11/06/2024137,392 km+42 km
  3. 10/06/2025143,735 km+6,343 km
  4. 12/06/2025143,778 km+43 km
  5. 04/06/2026145,572 mi

Average of roughly 4,132 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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