2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · YS56 GAU
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 166,139 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,139 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YS56 GAU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/03/2025
- 166,139 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS56 GAU 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 (YS56 GAU) between October 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
YS56 GAU Mileage History
- 15/10/2022160,554 mi
- 15/09/2023164,398 mi+3,844 mi
- 29/03/2025166,139 mi+1,741 mi
Average of roughly 2,276 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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