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52 GJ

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,278 mi
Last recorded69,278 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 GJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 68,812 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 68,526 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 67,951 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 67,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 66,823 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 66,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 65,547 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 64,988 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 64,129 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 63,472 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 63,142 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 63,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2014 62,339 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 60,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 59,577 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 56,089 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 56,089 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 54,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,732 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 45,930 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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52 GJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 110,973 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 52 GJ, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 52 GJ registered?

52 GJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 April 1995.

Is 52 GJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 GJ 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 52 GJ have outstanding finance?

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