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F224 WDE

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,195 mi
Last recorded91,195 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 WDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 91,195 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 91,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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F224 WDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F224 WDE, 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 F224 WDE registered?

F224 WDE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F224 WDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F224 WDE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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