MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
center exhaust blowing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F231 DUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 F231 DUA, 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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How do I check the history of F231 DUA?
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What year was F231 DUA registered?
F231 DUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is F231 DUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for F231 DUA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does F231 DUA have outstanding finance?
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