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A5 MVL

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

86,254 mi
Last recorded86,254 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 MVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 86,254 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering idler arm pin bush slight play

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

exhaust0system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 86,254 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front steering idler arm pin bush slight play

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust0system corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 85,328 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2024 84,208 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside mirror slight faded

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 83,975 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 83,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 81,787 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 81,751 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 79,744 miles

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 78,152 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 76,573 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing breaking up

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 75,379 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 73,758 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 73,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,036 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 70,907 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 20,845 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 67,898 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2013 65,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 63,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 60,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 57,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 51,452 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 44,048 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 44,034 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,914 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,681 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 34,681 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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A5 MVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 A5 MVL, 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 A5 MVL registered?

A5 MVL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is A5 MVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 MVL shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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