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F202 MNJ

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,632 mi
Last recorded192,632 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF202 MNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 192,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 192,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 189,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 185,601 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 179,900 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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F202 MNJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F202 MNJ, 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 F202 MNJ registered?

F202 MNJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 January 1989.

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