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E417 KBL

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,349 mi
Last recorded146,349 miles
Recorded on22 May 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 KBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2010 146,349 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 5 Oct 2009 145,759 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 145,759 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 142,006 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2007 141,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 137,936 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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E417 KBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E417 KBL, 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 E417 KBL registered?

E417 KBL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 July 1988.

Is E417 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E417 KBL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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