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AGR 78S

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,735 mi
Last recorded99,735 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGR 78S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 99,735 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 99,735 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 98,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 97,061 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 96,023 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,742 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 93,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 93,610 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,153 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 90,338 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 87,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 84,991 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 84,991 miles

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

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 82,951 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 80,694 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 78,461 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Apr 2008 78,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,782 miles

slight brake judder from rear discs

Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,820 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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AGR 78S is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 AGR 78S, 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 29 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 AGR 78S registered?

AGR 78S is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is AGR 78S safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGR 78S shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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