2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · SL03 JAX
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 87,988 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL03 JAX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2023
- 87,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL03 JAX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (SL03 JAX) between January 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2023 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
SL03 JAX Mileage History
- 28/01/202282,657 mi
- 01/02/202282,667 mi+10 mi
- 31/05/202387,988 mi+5,321 mi
- 02/06/202387,988 mi
Average of roughly 3,974 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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