2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · Y457 BPA
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2001. Recorded mileage 215,988 miles. MOT expired on 31 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 May 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,988 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y457 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 215,988 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y457 BPA 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 (Y457 BPA) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
Y457 BPA Mileage History
- 28/06/2023210,755 mi
- 29/06/2023210,755 mi
- 27/06/2024211,464 mi+709 mi
- 05/07/2024211,464 mi
- 02/06/2025215,988 mi+4,524 mi
Average of roughly 2,712 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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