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F232 JYA

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,987 mi
Last recorded132,987 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF232 JYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,987 miles

Fuel pipe corroded coming out of fuel filter

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 132,987 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe corroded coming out of fuel filter

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 131,483 miles

N/S FRONT LOWER TIE BAR BUSHES WORN

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2010 128,294 miles

EMISSIONS ON MOT LIMIT

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SMELL OF FUEL - NO LEAKS FOUND - CAR WET WHEN TESTED

Pass 18 Feb 2009 123,933 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 123,933 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F BRAKE STARTING TO BIND

O/S/R METAL BRAKE PIPE STARTING CORRODED

Pass 17 Apr 2007 123,921 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 123,899 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 123,870 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 123,870 miles

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

screw in offside rear tyre

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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F232 JYA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F232 JYA, 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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F232 JYA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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