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H298 WGO

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,557 mi
Last recorded178,557 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH298 WGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 178,557 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 174,168 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 168,853 miles

Various areas of underside corroding.

Pass 7 May 2008 165,033 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 160,651 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 155,198 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 155,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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H298 WGO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 H298 WGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H298 WGO registered?

H298 WGO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H298 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H298 WGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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