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A20 PHE

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 PHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 115,105 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 113,874 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 112,330 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 112,321 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 111,722 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 109,514 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 108,861 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 108,861 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 104,902 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,995 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,995 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 98,194 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 98,190 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 94,323 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,262 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 90,262 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,247 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 84,982 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 84,979 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f washer poor

Pass 17 Jun 2009 82,090 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 82,090 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,972 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,951 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,661 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 70,886 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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A20 PHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 A20 PHE, 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 A20 PHE registered?

A20 PHE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is A20 PHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 PHE shows 27 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.

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