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F276 SYE

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,914 mi
Last recorded161,914 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF276 SYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 161,914 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fuel pipes very rusty

rear nearside tyre very perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 160,268 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 160,266 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front offside and rear offside tyre side walls cracked

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2006 159,240 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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F276 SYE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 F276 SYE, 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 F276 SYE registered?

F276 SYE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 February 1989.

Is F276 SYE safe to buy?

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