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H3 GMP

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,510 mi
Last recorded215,510 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 GMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 215,510 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 215,510 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 215,499 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 197,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 185,241 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 167,520 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 158,560 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 158,557 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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H3 GMP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H3 GMP, 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 H3 GMP registered?

H3 GMP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H3 GMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H3 GMP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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