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H353 ACK

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

88,552 mi
Last recorded88,552 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH353 ACK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2024 88,552 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 88,489 miles

Underside of the car is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 87,131 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,374 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 83,831 miles

oil leak at engine & diff slight corrossion at exhaust system

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,527 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2013 81,243 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 77,431 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 77,431 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 75,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 75,903 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2007 71,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 70,476 miles

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

front bumpper corroding

slight oil leak on engin

slight play in steering box

Pass 24 Jan 2006 92,917 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front + rear bumpers corroding

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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H353 ACK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 H353 ACK, 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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What year was H353 ACK registered?

H353 ACK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 April 1991.

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