MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres and o/s/r tyre worn on edges and perished
n/s/f and o/s/r brakes binding on slightly
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in steering idler arm
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in n/s/f steering idler arm
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E253 SYG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E253 SYG, 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 E253 SYG registered?
E253 SYG is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1988.
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