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D1 RAO

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,550 mi
Last recorded82,550 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 RAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2012 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 82,550 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 78,328 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 75,794 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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D1 RAO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 RAO, 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 D1 RAO registered?

D1 RAO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is D1 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D1 RAO shows 4 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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