2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 3.0L Diesel · YW07 LEJ
2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (3.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Aug 2007. Recorded mileage 106,341 miles. MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YW07 LEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2026
- 106,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YW07 LEJ 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 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (YW07 LEJ) between July 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 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 (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
YW07 LEJ Mileage History
- 04/07/2023105,820 mi
- 05/07/2023105,820 mi
- 15/07/2024106,315 mi+495 mi
- 04/03/2026106,341 mi+26 mi
- 24/03/2026106,341 mi
Average of roughly 191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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