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G101 YBA

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,126 mi
Last recorded160,126 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG101 YBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 160,126 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

front propshaft coupling splitting around the securing bolts

Fail 17 Feb 2010 160,123 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

front propshaft coupling splitting around the securing bolts

Pass 17 Feb 2009 156,998 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Feb 2008 154,201 miles

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

tyres 3mm approx.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 150,967 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 147,723 miles

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

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

propshaft defective

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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G101 YBA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 G101 YBA, 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 36 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 G101 YBA registered?

G101 YBA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 1990.

Is G101 YBA safe to buy?

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