2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · W397 GAP
2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 26/06/2000. Recorded mileage 169,476 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2000
- Engine
- 3199cc
W397 GAP Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2025
- 169,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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W397 GAP Mileage History
- 24/08/200559,104 mi
- 24/08/200663,748 mi+4,644 mi
- 21/09/200773,973 mi+10,225 mi
- 23/09/200881,030 mi+7,057 mi
- 14/09/200986,517 mi+5,487 mi
- 14/09/201091,388 mi+4,871 mi
- 05/09/201194,020 mi+2,632 mi
- 20/09/201297,273 mi+3,253 mi
- 02/09/2013100,120 mi+2,847 mi
- 20/08/2014104,374 mi+4,254 mi
- 19/08/2015108,682 mi+4,308 mi
- 05/08/2016113,800 mi+5,118 mi
- 05/08/2016113,800 mi
- 30/08/2017120,179 mi+6,379 mi
- 05/09/2017120,249 mi+70 mi
- 03/09/2018125,382 mi+5,133 mi
- 10/09/2018125,384 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2019130,342 mi+4,958 mi
- 30/08/2019130,343 mi+1 mi
- 26/08/2020133,995 mi+3,652 mi
- 31/08/2021136,466 mi+2,471 mi
- 01/09/2021136,468 mi+2 mi
- 27/08/2022139,102 mi+2,634 mi
- 22/08/2023140,881 mi+1,779 mi
- 03/09/2024154,288 mi+13,407 mi
- 03/09/2024154,288 mi
- 30/09/2025169,476 mi+15,188 mi
Average of roughly 5,491 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
W397 GAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W397 GAP) between August 2005 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (29 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”.
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