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E361 LHN

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

244,161 mi
Last recorded244,161 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE361 LHN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2009 244,161 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 244,137 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 244,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 243,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 242,691 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 242,691 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 241,260 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 241,250 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E361 LHN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 E361 LHN, 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 E361 LHN?

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What year was E361 LHN registered?

E361 LHN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1988.

Is E361 LHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E361 LHN shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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