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H308 BMR

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,095 mi
Last recorded195,095 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH308 BMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 195,095 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 195,078 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 193,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 190,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 185,139 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 176,711 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 163,439 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 149,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 143,780 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 143,780 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H308 BMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H308 BMR, 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 H308 BMR registered?

H308 BMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 April 1991.

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