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B14 VEY

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

104,694 mi
Last recorded104,694 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB14 VEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 104,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 104,683 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,527 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 104,431 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 104,188 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,543 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 103,201 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler

fuel line slighly corroded

Pass 12 May 2015 97,181 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 96,460 miles

Slight play in steering box

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 7 Aug 2013 85,017 miles

Rear fuel lines corroded

Rear suspension pipes corroded

n/s number plate light dim

o/s parking brake low performance

Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,932 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 95,570 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 30 May 2009 94,428 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 94,428 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2008 88,880 miles

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 30 May 2008 88,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 79,427 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 75,218 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 VEY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 VEY, 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 35 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 B14 VEY registered?

B14 VEY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B14 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B14 VEY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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