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H14 SHV

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,042 mi
Last recorded111,042 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 SHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 111,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2024 110,147 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 109,773 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,897 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,411 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 102,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 102,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 30% across axel (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.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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H14 SHV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 H14 SHV, 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 H14 SHV registered?

H14 SHV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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The MOT history for H14 SHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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