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D1 NUY

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,101 mi
Last recorded114,101 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 NUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 114,101 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 114,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 113,629 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,196 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 111,684 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 109,216 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,211 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 104,474 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 103,478 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 103,472 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 102,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 100,192 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 100,192 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 96,254 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 93,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D1 NUY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D1 NUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D1 NUY?

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What year was D1 NUY registered?

D1 NUY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is D1 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 NUY shows 15 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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