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1998 YH

2015 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,507 mi
Last recorded94,507 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class55,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1998 YH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Nov 2025 94,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 90,069 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 82,939 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 77,112 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 69,175 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated central joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 63,743 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 54,927 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 40,350 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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1998 YH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 55,063 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 1998 YH, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of 1998 YH?

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What year was 1998 YH registered?

1998 YH is a 2015 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is 1998 YH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1998 YH shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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