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10 XKN

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,766 mi
Last recorded39,766 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 XKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,766 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to front number plate

heavy corrosion on o/s/f inner wing section

oil around steering damper

Fail 9 Mar 2011 39,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to front number plate

heavy corrosion on o/s/f inner wing section

oil around steering damper

Pass 10 May 2010 39,121 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 38,236 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 38,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2008 38,000 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 37,737 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 37,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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10 XKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 10 XKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 10 XKN registered?

10 XKN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 June 1988.

Is 10 XKN safe to buy?

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