MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,451 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All four tyres starting to perish
Nearside head lamp chrome back round deteriorating and rusty, head lamp aim weak beam pattern
Slight imbalance to front brakes
All four tyres starting to perish
Nearside head lamp chrome back round deteriorating and rusty, head lamp aim weak beam pattern
Slight imbalance to front brakes
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front suspension sphere slightly moist (behind front bumper)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear suspension sphere fluid hose slightly moist
Offside Front wiper smears slighlty
Offside Rear Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear suspension sphere fluid hose slightly moist
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
negative battery terminal loose
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated
nearside front chassis corroded
nearside front inner upper wheel arch corroded
rear rigid hydraulic suspension pipes corroded
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling hydraulic suspension pipe on lock to lock check (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated
nearside front chassis corroded
nearside front inner upper wheel arch corroded
rear rigid hydraulic suspension pipes corroded
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
oil leak
surface rust on rear suspension
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
oil leak
surface rust on rear suspension
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear suspension has surface corrosion
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust emits blue smoke
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroded
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
centre exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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1 DST is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 1 DST, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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1 DST is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 April 1989.
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