MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,820 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A1 FPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 A1 FPU, 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
How do I check the history of A1 FPU?
You can check the full history of A1 FPU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A1 FPU registered?
A1 FPU is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is A1 FPU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A1 FPU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A1 FPU have outstanding finance?
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