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FSE 888

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,293 mi
Last recorded59,293 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSE 888
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 59,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 59,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 56,973 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 53,480 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,809 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,154 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,128 miles

corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe and all brake ferrules

steering box drop arm ball joint has slight freeplay

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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FSE 888 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 117,022 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 FSE 888, 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 34 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 FSE 888 registered?

FSE 888 is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is FSE 888 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSE 888 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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