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E127 YKP

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,392 mi
Last recorded165,392 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE127 YKP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 165,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 156,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 156,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s and o/s front thrust arm ball pin rubber split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 134,384 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 134,167 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/sdoor damage

no,plate cracked

wiper blade condiction poor

Pass 16 May 2006 124,757 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/f flexy hose ferrule corroded

oil leak

slight bind from o/s/f wheel

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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E127 YKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E127 YKP, 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

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What year was E127 YKP registered?

E127 YKP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 June 1988.

Is E127 YKP safe to buy?

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