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870 EER

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,599 mi
Last recorded186,599 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration870 EER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 186,599 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 186,599 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2012 177,295 miles

engine smokey burning oil?? just passed

Fail 29 May 2012 177,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine smokey burning oil?? just passed

Pass 24 May 2011 174,407 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 174,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s reverse light not working

CO emissions unstable

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 171,882 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 166,549 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 25 Jun 2008 159,532 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS.

N/S/R LAMP HAS TEMPORARY REPAIR.

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT.

REAR PROP DRIVE COUPLING SPLITTING.

REG PLATES REPLACED FOR TEST.

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 150,638 miles

steering box has slight flid leak

vehicle fitted with black and white reg plates, from 1973 should be reflective reg plates

Fail 18 Jun 2007 150,636 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

steering box has slight fluid leak

vehicle fitted with black & white plates, (should be reflective from 1973 onwards)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 143,036 miles

incorrect colour number plates for age of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2006 143,033 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre worn close to 1.6mm wear limit

n/s/r anti-roll bar link bush starting to split

rear service brake low performance

reg plates icorrect colour for age of vehicle

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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870 EER is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 870 EER, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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870 EER is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 January 1990.

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