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5 PSS

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

90,297 mi
Last recorded90,297 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 90,297 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 90,094 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,785 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 89,735 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 89,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 89,321 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2012 88,810 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 88,537 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 87,722 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,722 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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5 PSS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 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 5 PSS, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 5 PSS?

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What year was 5 PSS registered?

5 PSS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is 5 PSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 PSS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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