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E15 AWY

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,017 mi
Last recorded166,017 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE15 AWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 166,017 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 164,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 162,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 162,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 161,931 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 161,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 158,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 156,795 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 155,391 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 155,391 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking Brake warning lamp does not illuminate when park brake operated

Pass 12 May 2011 158,496 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 May 2010 149,968 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 149,968 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 145,740 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2008 142,462 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 137,938 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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E15 AWY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E15 AWY, 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.

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What year was E15 AWY registered?

E15 AWY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is E15 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E15 AWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E15 AWY have outstanding finance?

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