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A10 HJF

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,676 mi
Last recorded147,676 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 HJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 147,676 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 147,676 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 144,932 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 144,904 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2007 142,604 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 142,604 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 141,336 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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A10 HJF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A10 HJF, 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.

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What year was A10 HJF registered?

A10 HJF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 August 1989.

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