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11 RDB

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

79,546 mi
Last recorded79,546 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 RDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 79,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 79,093 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 78,639 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 78,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil 2 sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 78,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 76,667 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 76,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 73,246 miles

Nearside Front washer works but only sprays on 1 jet

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 69,583 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 66,820 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 69,420 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,000 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,000 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 65,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 64,657 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,360 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,837 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 59,795 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2008 55,229 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,908 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,115 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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11 RDB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 11 RDB, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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11 RDB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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