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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension surface corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension surface corroded
Front brake pads low
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rust surface under body
Suspension surface corroded
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel lines heavily corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rust surface under body
Suspension surface corroded and bushes are perished
Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside rear within exhaust system marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm from the wheel hub straight to subframe marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm from the wheel hub straight to subframe marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
All suspension bushes are perished and cracked
Corrosion surface under body and suspension
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Fuel lines heavily corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play bothside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Fuel hose corroded pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded bothside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bothside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
fule cap ring slightly dederiorated
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn [rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G185 OND is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 G185 OND, 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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G185 OND is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is G185 OND safe to buy?
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