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658 FPK

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,512 mi
Last recorded76,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration658 FPK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,512 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,269 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 76,029 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 76,027 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,916 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 75,877 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,632 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,632 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 74,363 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 68,472 miles

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 68,472 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,634 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,013 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 48,933 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 48,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,776 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plate backing has honeycomb effect

Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front and rear registration plate backing has honeycomb effect

Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,136 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 44,442 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 40,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 37,057 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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658 FPK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 658 FPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 658 FPK registered?

658 FPK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is 658 FPK safe to buy?

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