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H15 NKJ

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,860 mi
Last recorded112,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 NKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 112,860 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES APPROACHING TREAD LIMITS

front propshaft conduit in poor codition

Fail 20 Jan 2010 112,805 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

ALL FOUR TYRES APPROACHING TREAD LIMITS

front propshaft conduit in poor codition

Pass 18 Jan 2009 107,680 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 101,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 98,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 93,293 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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H15 NKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H15 NKJ, 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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How do I check the history of H15 NKJ?

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What year was H15 NKJ registered?

H15 NKJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is H15 NKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H15 NKJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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