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F153 LKM

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Beige Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,494 mi
Last recorded99,494 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 LKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 99,494 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 99,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2020 99,468 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 19 May 2020 99,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear boot floor corroded

Offside Rear exhaust silencer skin corroded

Offside Rear suspension pipe corroded slightly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,434 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 99,396 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer corroded but not excessively

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,360 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 99,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 97,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 157,255 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 157,255 miles

Centre Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 154,287 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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F153 LKM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 F153 LKM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F153 LKM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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