2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · WU57 WMW
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 139,176 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,176 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU57 WMW Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/01/2024
- 139,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU57 WMW 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (WU57 WMW) between October 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached The rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced N.B led lamp (4.4.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.5 plate limit. (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
WU57 WMW Mileage History
- 04/10/2022125,395 mi
- 05/10/2022125,405 mi+10 mi
- 09/01/2024139,176 mi+13,771 mi
Average of roughly 10,895 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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