2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · W38 XVE
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 120,232 miles. MOT expired on 21 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,232 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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W38 XVE Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2021
- 120,232 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W38 XVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W38 XVE) between November 2006 and October 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)”.
W38 XVE Mileage History
- 27/11/200651,485 mi
- 04/12/200754,622 mi+3,137 mi
- 05/12/200754,639 mi+17 mi
- 24/11/200857,254 mi+2,615 mi
- 02/12/200959,682 mi+2,428 mi
- 29/11/201062,033 mi+2,351 mi
- 01/12/201166,587 mi+4,554 mi
- 30/11/201271,131 mi+4,544 mi
- 22/10/201376,881 mi+5,750 mi
- 20/10/201483,650 mi+6,769 mi
- 13/10/201589,161 mi+5,511 mi
- 13/10/201697,076 mi+7,915 mi
- 17/10/2017103,544 mi+6,468 mi
- 18/10/2018109,989 mi+6,445 mi
- 17/10/2019115,287 mi+5,298 mi
- 13/10/2020118,562 mi+3,275 mi
- 07/10/2021120,232 mi+1,670 mi
Average of roughly 4,626 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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