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A7 VMA

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

118,839 mi
Last recorded118,839 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 VMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 118,839 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 118,810 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 118,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 118,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 118,550 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 118,259 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 116,175 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 114,265 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 112,182 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,001 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 109,747 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 103,239 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 103,239 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 99,481 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 9 Mar 2009 93,850 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 91,744 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 88,825 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 88,825 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

covers on nsf and osf suspension legs insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2005 87,367 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 VMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 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 VMA, 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 38 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 VMA registered?

A7 VMA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 December 1988.

Is A7 VMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 VMA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A7 VMA have outstanding finance?

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