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B13 LLY

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

104,163 mi
Last recorded104,163 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 104,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wing minor correded

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing minor correded

minor engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2025 100,959 miles

minor engine oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2025 100,956 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

minor engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2024 96,347 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2024 96,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2023 93,269 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 93,269 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 91,336 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 90,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 87,628 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 86,142 miles

minor engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2019 86,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

minor engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 85,292 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 85,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 83,815 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 83,815 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 81,280 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 81,280 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 77,918 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 73,731 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 68,009 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,463 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,049 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,765 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 57,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 26 Jun 2006 54,007 miles

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

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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B13 LLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 B13 LLY, 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 28 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 B13 LLY registered?

B13 LLY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is B13 LLY safe to buy?

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