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F213 HAK

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

29,961 mi
Last recorded29,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF213 HAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 29,961 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,944 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 29,944 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 29,866 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

full undertrays / sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 29,865 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure x 2 rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour and side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen tape detatched from lense (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage modified such that the steering is adversely affected idler gear (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2017 29,701 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,540 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 May 2015 29,351 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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F213 HAK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F213 HAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F213 HAK?

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What year was F213 HAK registered?

F213 HAK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F213 HAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F213 HAK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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