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H8 OJB

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,978 mi
Last recorded105,978 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2014 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop not working

n/s headlamp fault

rust is starting in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop not working

n/s headlamp fault

rust is starting in n/s/f & o/s/f wheel arches

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,894 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front inner wing-wheel arche areas corroding

advise both head lamp lenses damaged

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise high level-third brake light not working

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise movement in off side front wheel bearing

advise steering box weeping

Fail 18 Jun 2013 105,891 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front inner wing-wheel arche areas corroding

advise both head lamp lenses damaged

advise both rear suspension coil springs corroding

advise engine oil leaks

advise high level-third brake light not working

advise metal brake pipes corroding

advise movement in off side front wheel bearing

advise steering box weeping

Pass 26 Jun 2012 105,647 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 105,641 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 104,328 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 101,387 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 101,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 97,273 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 97,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,569 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,881 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

trim on near side rear door insecure

Pass 22 Jun 2006 81,281 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 81,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

seepage from steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2005 72,749 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2005 72,749 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H8 OJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 H8 OJB, 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 H8 OJB registered?

H8 OJB is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 July 1998.

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