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B11 LUS

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,002 mi
Last recorded97,002 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 LUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 97,002 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 96,997 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 96,995 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 96,976 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 96,975 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,906 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 96,627 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 96,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 95,850 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 95,609 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver shaft universal coupling slight damaged

Fail 10 Apr 2012 95,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

driver shaft universal coupling slight damaged

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,645 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 94,103 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 94,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 93,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 93,053 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 92,469 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 91,744 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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B11 LUS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B11 LUS, 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 B11 LUS registered?

B11 LUS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 March 1988.

Is B11 LUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 LUS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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