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B13 MHB

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

220,397 mi
Last recorded220,397 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 MHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 220,397 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 215,589 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 215,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play near steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2018 215,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working n/s & o/s (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play near steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2017 209,167 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to offside front floor pan

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2016 202,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 201,725 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2014 201,243 miles
Fail 20 May 2014

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 199,490 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 199,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 24 Jan 2013 199,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brakes squeakey / hand brake.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 199,065 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brakes squeakey / hand brake.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 196,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 189,050 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 189,038 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 181,744 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 177,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 176,846 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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B13 MHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B13 MHB, 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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B13 MHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 September 1988.

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