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E448 CNS

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE448 CNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 76,773 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E448 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E448 CNS, 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 E448 CNS registered?

E448 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E448 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E448 CNS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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