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3799 PP

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,508 mi
Last recorded180,508 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3799 PP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 180,508 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 180,508 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 180,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 179,874 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 179,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 179,507 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 179,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 179,168 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 179,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 178,894 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 178,627 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 177,849 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 177,849 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 177,568 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 177,568 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 177,288 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 176,867 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 176,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 176,340 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 176,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.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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3799 PP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 3799 PP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3799 PP registered?

3799 PP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 January 1989.

Is 3799 PP safe to buy?

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