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D17 LEH

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,680 mi
Last recorded123,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 LEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,680 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 123,680 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 118,733 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2010 118,733 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 116,143 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 116,143 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,716 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 109,716 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 96,831 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2007 96,787 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 78,675 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 78,656 miles

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.

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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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.

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