2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.2L Diesel · Y96 RBY
2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.2L, diesel). First registered 11 Apr 2001. Recorded mileage 122,005 miles. MOT expired on 15 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,005 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y96 RBY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2022
- 122,005 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y96 RBY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (Y96 RBY) between January 2022 and January 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Y96 RBY Mileage History
- 31/01/2022122,005 mi
- 31/01/2022122,005 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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