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H4 CNM

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,091 mi
Last recorded94,091 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 CNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,091 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,091 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 93,680 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 93,677 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 91,912 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 91,911 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 91,013 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 90,541 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 90,541 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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H4 CNM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 H4 CNM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H4 CNM registered?

H4 CNM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is H4 CNM safe to buy?

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