1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Petrol · WJI 7073
1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, petrol). First registered 02 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 85,675 miles. MOT expired on 07 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WJI 7073 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2022
- 85,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WJI 7073 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (WJI 7073) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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