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C11 FFT

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,825 mi
Last recorded124,825 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 FFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 124,825 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2016 124,816 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 124,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all n/s/rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all o/s/rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,729 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 124,719 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 124,400 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 123,700 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 123,165 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 121,718 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 119,158 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,607 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 109,483 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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C11 FFT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C11 FFT, 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 C11 FFT registered?

C11 FFT is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is C11 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C11 FFT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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