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A2 JXH

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,108 mi
Last recorded160,108 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2020 160,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 160,093 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at rear ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 160,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Engine speed to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2013 159,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside exhaust system mounting missing but system still supported .

Pass 24 Sep 2013 159,588 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside exhaust system mounting missing but system still supported .

Pass 12 Sep 2012 158,594 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 158,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 158,400 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 157,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 157,137 miles

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

osf tyre slighty perished

osr tyre perished

Fail 26 Aug 2010 157,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

osf tyre slighty perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2009 156,793 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 156,683 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 156,427 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 156,426 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 155,758 miles

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

both front inner arches rusty

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 29 Jun 2006 155,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak

surface rust on inner arches

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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A2 JXH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A2 JXH, 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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A2 JXH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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