MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
rear brake discs corroded
slight wear in n/s/f lower swivel
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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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.
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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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