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D4 KUG

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 KUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,252 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 129,570 miles

slight corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f chassis rail

slight corrosion to o/s/r bump stop mounting

Pass 11 Oct 2005 129,541 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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D4 KUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D4 KUG, 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 D4 KUG registered?

D4 KUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is D4 KUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 KUG shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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