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E248 DNA

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,197 mi
Last recorded116,197 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 DNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 116,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 116,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,005 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 115,408 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 114,204 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 114,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 112,227 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 109,693 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 106,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 103,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 103,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 99,797 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 96,359 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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E248 DNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E248 DNA, 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 E248 DNA registered?

E248 DNA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E248 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E248 DNA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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