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E486 CNS

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,570 mi
Last recorded135,570 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE486 CNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 135,570 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 135,374 miles

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in metal brake pipes at rear

n/s/f brake slight bind

Fail 13 Sep 2011 135,370 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion in both front chassis

corrosion in both front inner wings

corrosion in metal brake pipes at rear

n/s/f brake slight bind

Pass 31 Aug 2010 135,360 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 135,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 135,315 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 134,736 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 134,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 132,127 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 132,258 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r hand brake performance low

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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E486 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E486 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 E486 CNS registered?

E486 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E486 CNS safe to buy?

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