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B3 OMP

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,563 mi
Last recorded65,563 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 OMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 65,563 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle has general surface corrosion but is strong on point of test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,277 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted unable to check outer sills

Pass 1 Feb 2012 52,924 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 48,582 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 48,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 22 May 2009 43,181 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)

Pass 12 May 2008 37,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 33,558 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,354 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 29,313 miles

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

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

front brake pads worn to excess

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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B3 OMP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B3 OMP, 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 B3 OMP registered?

B3 OMP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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