2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · VX57 TPU
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 190,124 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VX57 TPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 190,124 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.
VX57 TPU 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 (VX57 TPU) between January 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
VX57 TPU Mileage History
- 24/01/2022149,521 mi
- 25/01/2022149,523 mi+2 mi
- 09/02/2023164,539 mi+15,016 mi
- 17/02/2024179,702 mi+15,163 mi
- 03/06/2025190,124 mi+10,422 mi
Average of roughly 12,095 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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