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C9 CSJ

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,623 mi
Last recorded82,623 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 CSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 82,623 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,715 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 77,003 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,836 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 76,465 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,094 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,804 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 75,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,426 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 73,608 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,144 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 73,144 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 72,276 miles

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

slight play in steeing column

Fail 28 Jun 2010 72,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

slight play in steeing column

Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,873 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 71,307 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,129 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,127 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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C9 CSJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 C9 CSJ, 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 28 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 C9 CSJ registered?

C9 CSJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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