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B14 OGR

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,003 mi
Last recorded116,003 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 OGR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 116,003 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 100,486 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 100,486 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 94,922 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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B14 OGR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B14 OGR, 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 B14 OGR registered?

B14 OGR is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is B14 OGR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 OGR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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