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D7 GKR

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,879 mi
Last recorded115,879 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD7 GKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 115,879 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,194 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 99,439 miles

both handbrake cables into rear back plate corroded on steel sleeve

Pass 27 Jun 2013 94,936 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 94,696 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 93,435 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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D7 GKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 D7 GKR, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D7 GKR registered?

D7 GKR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D7 GKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for D7 GKR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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