2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · W159 BFR
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 153,436 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,436 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W159 BFR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 08/07/2024
- 153,436 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W159 BFR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W159 BFR) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
W159 BFR Mileage History
- 07/07/2022148,825 mi
- 14/07/2023151,201 mi+2,376 mi
- 08/07/2024153,436 mi+2,235 mi
Average of roughly 2,301 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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