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H20 FOR

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,867 mi
Last recorded44,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 FOR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 44,867 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 44,686 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 44,427 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 44,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 44,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 41,424 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 41,399 miles

coil spring broken both front (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 39,920 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 36,074 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 32,403 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 25,334 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 24,353 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 24,272 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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H20 FOR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 H20 FOR, 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 28 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 H20 FOR registered?

H20 FOR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is H20 FOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H20 FOR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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