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H398 XRP

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,469 mi
Last recorded161,469 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH398 XRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2007 161,469 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 161,432 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 156,229 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 156,023 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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H398 XRP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H398 XRP, 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 H398 XRP registered?

H398 XRP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H398 XRP safe to buy?

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