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E374 LBT

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,959 mi
Last recorded159,959 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE374 LBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Dec 2005 159,959 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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E374 LBT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E374 LBT, 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 E374 LBT registered?

E374 LBT is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E374 LBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for E374 LBT shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E374 LBT have outstanding finance?

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