2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2.8L Petrol · Y301 BKV
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (2.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 125,908 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 125,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y301 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/01/2026
- 125,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y301 BKV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Y301 BKV) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Y301 BKV Mileage History
- 26/01/2023116,780 mi
- 25/01/2024120,264 mi+3,484 mi
- 27/01/2024120,300 mi+36 mi
- 27/01/2025123,023 mi+2,723 mi
- 29/01/2026125,908 mi+2,885 mi
Average of roughly 3,034 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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