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H6 VYY

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,655 mi
Last recorded83,655 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 VYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 83,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2026 83,654 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no power / cat too hot (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system joint with brake hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides strongly advised to replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 81,210 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 78,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 77,171 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 74,757 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 74,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 70,878 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 70,878 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 63,692 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

indicators turning white

Fail 25 Sep 2013 59,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

indicators turning white

Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,885 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 56,885 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,808 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 54,808 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,927 miles

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2010 51,927 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,752 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 40,620 miles

nearside rear tyre on about 2.5mm

Pass 29 Aug 2007 36,402 miles

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Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FOOTBRAKE TRAVEL

KNOCK FROM STEERING WHEN ROCKED

LOWER P.A.S PIPE RUSTY

N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

REAR DISC RUSTY & RIDGED ON EDGES

STONE CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN

SURFACE RUST REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,514 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2005 30,438 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 30,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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H6 VYY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 H6 VYY, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H6 VYY registered?

H6 VYY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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