MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,680 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear brake disc in poor condition
offside rear sidelight 1 of 2 not working
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and nearing limit
unable check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
unable to open offside rear door
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
nearside rear brake disc in poor condition
offside rear sidelight 1 of 2 not working
offside rear tyre wearing on edges and nearing limit
unable check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
unable to open offside rear door
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
unable to check outer sills fully due to covers fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D17 LEH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 D17 LEH, 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 D17 LEH registered?
D17 LEH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 April 1997.
Is D17 LEH safe to buy?
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