MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
307,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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faulty central locking works sometimes exhaust starting to blow middle boxes
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
exhaust system corroded.
o/s/f sub-frame bush deterioated.
rear box bracket snapped off.
screw in o/s/r tyre
steering box slightly swetting.
Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leak
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E198 HCG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 E198 HCG, 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 E198 HCG registered?
E198 HCG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E198 HCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for E198 HCG 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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