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GBL 589

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,549 mi
Last recorded76,549 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBL 589
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 76,549 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 76,549 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 69,529 miles

poor wipers advise play in stearing joints

Pass 28 Jun 2017 65,812 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2017 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2016 60,939 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak under engine

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,958 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,958 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,709 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,026 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 39,604 miles

offside wing mirror cracked but still can see properly

Fail 18 Jun 2012 39,553 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside wing mirror cracked but still can see properly

Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,547 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 35,531 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,582 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 31,548 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 31,547 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 29,335 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2007 26,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 26,765 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 23,729 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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GBL 589 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 GBL 589, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GBL 589 registered?

GBL 589 is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 June 1997.

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