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2PAVO16

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

155,298 mi
Last recorded155,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2PAVO16
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2013 155,298 miles

Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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2PAVO16 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 2PAVO16, 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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What year was 2PAVO16 registered?

2PAVO16 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 July 1989.

Is 2PAVO16 safe to buy?

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