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E339 HGU

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE339 HGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,905 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 89,905 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 89,821 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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E339 HGU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc 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 E339 HGU, 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 E339 HGU registered?

E339 HGU is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E339 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E339 HGU 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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