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A20 JPH

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 90,194 miles

Nearside Front lamp case damaged but not sharp edges

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underneath the vehicle all cosmetic paint has been applied stil signs of corrosions

Pass 22 Mar 2021 90,159 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

drive belt noisy

Pass 10 Feb 2020 89,719 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2019 89,113 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front front bumper damaged

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 87,986 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,514 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 87,513 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,995 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 86,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 86,770 miles

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

center exhaust rubber missing

Fail 5 Dec 2014 86,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

center exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,502 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

offside centre exhaust rubber missing

offside rear wheel slightly binding on

Pass 5 Dec 2012 86,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhuast slightly corroded

offside exhaust rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 85,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers missing

Fail 12 Dec 2011 85,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

centre and rear exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 18 Dec 2010 83,659 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2010 83,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 82,151 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,538 miles

rubber bush on prop shaft wearing

Pass 17 Dec 2007 78,956 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 77,017 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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A20 JPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A20 JPH, 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 A20 JPH registered?

A20 JPH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A20 JPH safe to buy?

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