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B19 MDA

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,226 mi
Last recorded63,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 MDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 63,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,849 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 61,534 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,723 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 55,964 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front track rod ends are shaped with a bend,look bent but both shaped exactly the same.

n.s.f steering idler arm has slight play in pin/bush

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,645 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,645 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre & offside front tyre tread worn on inside edges

offside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 25 Aug 2007 41,603 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 35,519 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 35,471 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B19 MDA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B19 MDA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B19 MDA?

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What year was B19 MDA registered?

B19 MDA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 May 1988.

Is B19 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 MDA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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