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ACZ 1006

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

254,692 mi
Last recorded254,692 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACZ 1006
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2007 254,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 245,873 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 245,873 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2005 231,922 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 231,916 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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ACZ 1006 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 ACZ 1006, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ACZ 1006?

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What year was ACZ 1006 registered?

ACZ 1006 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is ACZ 1006 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACZ 1006 shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ACZ 1006 have outstanding finance?

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