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4 JXR

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,764 mi
Last recorded54,764 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 JXR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 54,764 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,715 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,313 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,395 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around central bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area around sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 52,233 miles

Front Brake hose bulging under pressure both sides (1.1.12 (d))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides around central bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area around sub frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 51,387 miles

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 50,543 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front wipers smearing

Pass 20 Jul 2018 49,716 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 49,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre rubbing on coil spring on left hand lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,421 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 46,139 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 44,287 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 41,885 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 41,878 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 40,981 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,762 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 34,447 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 31,873 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 29,234 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 27,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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4 JXR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 4 JXR, 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 37 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 4 JXR registered?

4 JXR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is 4 JXR safe to buy?

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