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E465 AYB

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,132 mi
Last recorded221,132 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE465 AYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 221,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 220,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low and rear discs slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 15 Jul 2009 220,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads getting low and rear discs slightly corroded

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jul 2008 220,882 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 220,649 miles

slight wear in n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 4 Jul 2006 220,497 miles

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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E465 AYB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 E465 AYB, 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 E465 AYB?

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What year was E465 AYB registered?

E465 AYB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E465 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E465 AYB 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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