2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · Y397 CGC
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 09/03/2001. Recorded mileage 138,202 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 3227cc
Y397 CGC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/06/2025
- 138,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Y397 CGC Mileage History
- 14/03/200643,556 mi
- 30/03/200757,406 mi+13,850 mi
- 13/08/2012114,111 mi+56,705 mi
- 16/08/2013119,863 mi+5,752 mi
- 20/08/2014122,494 mi+2,631 mi
- 13/08/2015125,552 mi+3,058 mi
- 17/08/2016126,568 mi+1,016 mi
- 23/08/2017132,080 mi+5,512 mi
- 23/08/2017132,080 mi
- 23/08/2018134,239 mi+2,159 mi
- 01/06/2019136,106 mi+1,867 mi
- 22/01/2022138,178 mi+2,072 mi
- 11/06/2025138,202 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 4,918 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Y397 CGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Y397 CGC) between March 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
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