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E170 TAV

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,522 mi
Last recorded54,522 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE170 TAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,522 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 54,473 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 54,460 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides front and rear outer metal brake pipes corroding at hose fittings (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion to body, steering arms, suspension arms and coil springs

Pass 12 Feb 2019 54,264 miles

General underbody corrosion including brake pipes

Pass 15 Feb 2018 54,156 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 53,864 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2016 53,416 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,993 miles

Minor oil leaks

Coil springs corroding

Exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,549 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,900 miles

nearside front steering has slight play

slight under side corrosion on car

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,581 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 49,589 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,046 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 48,456 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,993 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2005 47,904 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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E170 TAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 E170 TAV, 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 E170 TAV registered?

E170 TAV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 January 1988.

Is E170 TAV safe to buy?

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