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E480 KNO

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,486 mi
Last recorded21,486 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE480 KNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 8 Oct 2025 21,486 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 21,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 21,093 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 20,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 20,854 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 20,654 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 20,552 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 20,434 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 19,626 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 19,009 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 18,604 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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E480 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests 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 E480 KNO, 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 E480 KNO registered?

E480 KNO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E480 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E480 KNO shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E480 KNO have outstanding finance?

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