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A7 BGH

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Lpg 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,242 mi
Last recorded157,242 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 BGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 157,242 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 157,242 miles

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 155,250 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 151,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 148,007 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 143,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 143,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 143,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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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A7 BGH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 A7 BGH, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 BGH registered?

A7 BGH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 February 1990.

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