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C4 NOD

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

111,467 mi
Last recorded111,467 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 NOD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 111,467 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 111,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 111,043 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 110,162 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2021 109,563 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 108,628 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 107,844 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 107,844 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 105,098 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2016 102,569 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall structure cracked

Offside Front tyre side wall structure cracked

Offside Rear tyre side wall structure cracked

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal streeing box (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 101,554 miles

Front both sides tyre outer wall has cracks.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks on outer wall.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 100,684 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,482 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 98,419 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 98,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 97,541 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,440 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 90,096 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 87,686 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,325 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 87,100 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 86,223 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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C4 NOD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C4 NOD, 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.

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What year was C4 NOD registered?

C4 NOD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is C4 NOD safe to buy?

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