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BHJ 212F

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHJ 212F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 82,684 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 79,572 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 77,816 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 77,319 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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BHJ 212F is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BHJ 212F, 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 BHJ 212F registered?

BHJ 212F is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is BHJ 212F safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHJ 212F shows 5 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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