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23 LMT

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,071 mi
Last recorded38,071 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration23 LMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 38,071 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 37,765 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 37,658 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 37,527 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,395 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 37,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 37,103 miles

All four tyres are showing signs of ageing, Tyres show a manufacture date from 2003

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,106 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 36,096 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 34,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 34,701 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,223 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 34,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 33,783 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,366 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 31,005 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,731 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,351 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 29,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,532 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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23 LMT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 23 LMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 23 LMT?

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What year was 23 LMT registered?

23 LMT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is 23 LMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 23 LMT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 23 LMT have outstanding finance?

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