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E568 NUL

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,824 mi
Last recorded158,824 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE568 NUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 158,824 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 158,824 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,396 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 26 Jun 2007 142,396 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2006 140,485 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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E568 NUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 E568 NUL, 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 E568 NUL registered?

E568 NUL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E568 NUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E568 NUL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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