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H170 KFL

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,772 mi
Last recorded107,772 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 KFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 107,772 miles

underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2020 106,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres have cuts in them

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 106,285 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,045 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 103,868 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 101,937 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 101,541 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2013 101,146 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 99,867 miles

middle exhaust boxes have deteriated but not leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2012 99,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

middle exhaust boxes have deteriated but not leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2011 98,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 96,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 93,997 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 90,840 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2005 90,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H170 KFL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 H170 KFL, 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 35 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 H170 KFL registered?

H170 KFL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 June 1991.

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