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E154 XUG

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,204 mi
Last recorded131,204 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 XUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,204 miles

front anti roll bar bracket slight movement front tyres wearing inner edges outer sills slight corrosion fuel pipes slight corrosion slight play in steering

Pass 20 Jun 2016 129,628 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 129,605 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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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E154 XUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E154 XUG, 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 E154 XUG registered?

E154 XUG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 May 1988.

Is E154 XUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E154 XUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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