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1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,451 mi
Last recorded144,451 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 DST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 144,451 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 144,451 miles

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))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 144,440 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 144,418 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 144,408 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,357 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

oil leak

surface rust on rear suspension

Fail 9 Sep 2016 144,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 144,247 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 144,244 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 144,200 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 144,186 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 144,185 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 144,176 miles

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 143,867 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 143,844 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 143,782 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 143,719 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 143,713 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 143,700 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,589 miles

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)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 143,589 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2006 143,508 miles

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)

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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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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