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164 MOH

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Purple Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,095 mi
Last recorded71,095 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration164 MOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 71,095 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 70,332 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 69,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 69,393 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 68,825 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 67,830 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 67,071 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 67,029 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear axel surface crossion

exhaust surface crossion

Pass 22 May 2017 65,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 63,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 62,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,832 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 59,057 miles

under body slight surface corrosion

Fail 5 Jan 2013 59,050 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body slight surface corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,515 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 56,495 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,323 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 53,755 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 52,585 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 50,921 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 50,921 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 49,158 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 47,458 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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164 MOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Purple with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 164 MOH, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 164 MOH registered?

164 MOH is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1998.

Is 164 MOH safe to buy?

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