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19 BV

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4873cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,656 mi
Last recorded135,656 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration19 BV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,873cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 135,656 miles

Offside Rear Sill jacking point slightly corroded

Rear suspension components/subframe slight surface corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,561 miles

Offside Rear jacking point sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2023 134,872 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 135,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 134,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 134,994 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 134,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 133,056 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/rear tyre perished

Fail 18 Jul 2014 133,056 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 127,539 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,747 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 114,948 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 114,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 May 2010 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2010 113,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 110,032 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 104,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,014 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 102,325 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2006 102,325 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 100,753 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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19 BV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,873cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 19 BV, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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19 BV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 January 1991.

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