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F171 HKO

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF171 HKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 147,801 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 147,594 miles

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 147,593 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear inner door handle missing

Pass 25 Jun 2024 147,349 miles

Central Rear seat belt stalk cover damaged

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,134 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 146,832 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 146,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 146,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 145,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 145,061 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 144,900 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,658 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/f brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre perished outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2015 140,993 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 138,121 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 138,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 134,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 131,327 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 131,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 131,095 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 129,546 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 129,546 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,046 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Nov 2008 127,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

Pass 15 May 2007 118,565 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 114,012 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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F171 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 F171 HKO, 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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What year was F171 HKO registered?

F171 HKO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 May 1989.

Is F171 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F171 HKO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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