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F231 HBA

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,318 mi
Last recorded155,318 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF231 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Sep 2006 155,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F231 HBA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HBA, 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 F231 HBA registered?

F231 HBA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F231 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F231 HBA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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