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G185 OND

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

268,437 mi
Last recorded268,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG185 OND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 268,437 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 264,817 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 264,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 257,930 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 253,381 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 253,181 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 247,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 242,739 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 234,769 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 234,435 miles

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))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 228,598 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 220,667 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 220,666 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 213,509 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2016 213,509 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 206,222 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 199,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 189,633 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 178,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 168,079 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 158,498 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 158,498 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 143,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 131,167 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 110,016 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 96,599 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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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.

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