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A2 YMS

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,108 mi
Last recorded66,108 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 YMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 66,108 miles

centre exhaust rubber missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre section of exhaust system corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 66,104 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,104 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,099 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 66,091 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 66,074 miles

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

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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A2 YMS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A2 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A2 YMS?

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What year was A2 YMS registered?

A2 YMS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is A2 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 YMS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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