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H458 VDT

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Turquoise Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,979 mi
Last recorded81,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH458 VDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,979 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,928 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 81,745 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 81,726 miles

Fuel pipe from pump to filter corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to misshaped on inner edge

Fail 4 Apr 2017 81,726 miles

Fuel pipe from pump to filter corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre starting to misshaped on inner edge

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 81,422 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 81,422 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,409 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 78,999 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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H458 VDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Turquoise with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H458 VDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H458 VDT?

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What year was H458 VDT registered?

H458 VDT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H458 VDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H458 VDT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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