MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,286 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsr coil spring weak causing vehicle to be lower on nsr
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nsr coil spring weak causing vehicle to be lower on nsr
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front tyres 205/65 x 15 rear tyres 195/65 x 15
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E281 XKH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E281 XKH, 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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How do I check the history of E281 XKH?
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What year was E281 XKH registered?
E281 XKH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 February 1988.
Is E281 XKH safe to buy?
The MOT history for E281 XKH shows 9 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.
Does E281 XKH have outstanding finance?
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