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F293 DOJ

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,820 mi
Last recorded125,820 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF293 DOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 125,820 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front inner wing becoming corroded

steel brake pipes becoming corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2007 125,813 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side front inner wing becoming corroded

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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F293 DOJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F293 DOJ, 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 F293 DOJ registered?

F293 DOJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F293 DOJ safe to buy?

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