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A7 FGF

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

175,200 mi
Last recorded175,200 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 175,200 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 174,902 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 174,832 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 174,709 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 174,704 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 174,642 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 174,593 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 174,288 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 173,823 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 173,578 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 173,050 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 172,140 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 172,033 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 170,682 miles

near side rear door not opening from outside

offside front chassis starting to rust

Pass 14 Jul 2009 170,140 miles

water leak possible water pump area,battery insercure,exhaust corroded,slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 7 Jul 2009 170,138 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

water leak possible water pump area,battery insercure,exhaust corroded,slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 9 Jul 2007 169,190 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 165,828 miles

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 28 Jun 2005 154,126 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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A7 FGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A7 FGF, 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.

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What year was A7 FGF registered?

A7 FGF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1989.

Is A7 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FGF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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