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A13 VEW

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,910 mi
Last recorded115,910 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 115,910 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front disc back plate corroded away

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,172 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 99,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 94,010 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 93,988 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 83,823 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from rear differential

Fail 29 Dec 2020 83,815 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front exhaust bracket broken

slight oil leak from rear differential

Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,002 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 73,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,099 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front, front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak under engine area

Fail 16 Jan 2018 73,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front, front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

bad oil leak under engine area

Pass 16 Jan 2017 72,911 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 72,911 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front,front to rear & rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2015 71,793 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 70,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 70,613 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Nov 2012 66,784 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 66,784 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 63,283 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn outer edge.

oil leaks under nearside front.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,231 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,402 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 58,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,886 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 50,476 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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A13 VEW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A13 VEW, 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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What year was A13 VEW registered?

A13 VEW is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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