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B8 VVS

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,570 mi
Last recorded95,570 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 VVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 95,570 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

chip front screen

nsf and osf lower arm rear bushes worn

rear discs corroded

rear pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 93,006 miles

BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,010 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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B8 VVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B8 VVS, 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 B8 VVS registered?

B8 VVS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is B8 VVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 VVS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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