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4532 RK

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,184 mi
Last recorded98,184 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4532 RK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 98,184 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Fail 7 Jan 2026 98,184 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror casing slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,512 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose caing (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Jan 2023 95,646 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 95,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread And rear (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 94,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 93,210 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 90,383 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 90,383 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,185 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 85,181 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre tread outer edge low on tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wing mirror loose

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 82,767 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,756 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 80,631 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 80,631 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,434 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 78,434 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 75,788 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,788 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 72,412 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 69,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,727 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 66,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 66,658 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 63,455 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 60,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 57,845 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 57,849 miles

Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 53,960 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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4532 RK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 4532 RK, 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.

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4532 RK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 June 1998.

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