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E228 HPF

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,286 mi
Last recorded145,286 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 145,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 133,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre outer wall has slight cuts

prop shaft front donut worn

Fail 7 Sep 2006 133,898 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre outer wall has slight cuts

prop shaft front rubber donut worn

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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E228 HPF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc 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 E228 HPF, 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

How do I check the history of E228 HPF?

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What year was E228 HPF registered?

E228 HPF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 March 1988.

Is E228 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 HPF 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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