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A14 ATM

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,802 mi
Last recorded108,802 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 ATM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,802 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 183,700 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 180,160 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 176,690 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2009 172,576 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 167,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 167,663 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 159,880 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 156,875 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 130,033 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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A14 ATM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 A14 ATM, 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 29 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 A14 ATM registered?

A14 ATM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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