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H387 RJE

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

144,706 mi
Last recorded144,706 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH387 RJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 144,706 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 144,345 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 142,921 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 142,046 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 139,848 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 134,422 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 130,252 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,018 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 129,960 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2014 129,764 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 129,751 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 129,275 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 127,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 127,197 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 123,965 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 121,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,688 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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H387 RJE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 H387 RJE, 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 H387 RJE registered?

H387 RJE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 January 1991.

Is H387 RJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H387 RJE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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