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H363 GBH

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,694 mi
Last recorded132,694 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH363 GBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 132,694 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 132,694 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 127,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2014 122,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Fail 1 Nov 2014 122,914 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

slight leak from steering box

Pass 16 Nov 2013 118,980 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine has slight oil leak

offside rear differential has slight oil leak

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2012 115,316 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 115,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 112,294 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 108,713 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 105,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 101,655 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 101,638 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2007 98,645 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 95,632 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,169 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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H363 GBH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H363 GBH, 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 H363 GBH registered?

H363 GBH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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