2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SJ57 EAY
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 171,459 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ57 EAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/09/2025
- 171,459 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.
SJ57 EAY 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (SJ57 EAY) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ57 EAY Mileage History
- 21/07/2022150,266 mi
- 02/09/2023160,245 mi+9,979 mi
- 19/09/2024166,704 mi+6,459 mi
- 11/09/2025171,453 mi+4,749 mi
- 11/09/2025171,459 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 6,740 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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