1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · H693 GBD
1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 146,247 miles. MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,247 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H693 GBD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/09/2026
- 146,247 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H693 GBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (H693 GBD) between April 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
H693 GBD Mileage History
- 18/04/2023139,206 mi
- 16/05/2024139,523 mi+317 mi
- 17/03/2025139,542 mi+19 mi
- 11/09/2026146,247 mi+6,705 mi
Average of roughly 2,071 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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