MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
231,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Hand operated control valve malfunctioning (3.2.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
N/s/f tyre close to legal limit. (2MM)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H438 OEV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in White 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 H438 OEV, 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 H438 OEV registered?
H438 OEV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 May 1991.
Is H438 OEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for H438 OEV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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