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K155 AVY

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 AVY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 104,531 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 104,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 104,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 104,317 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2020 104,240 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 103,244 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 102,313 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 101,228 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,738 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 93,274 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 91,325 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,322 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission fluid leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 89,005 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

transmission fluid leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,638 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 85,616 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2008 85,560 miles

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

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,225 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 82,217 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 77,056 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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K155 AVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K155 AVY, 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 K155 AVY registered?

K155 AVY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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