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G1 DYA

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

227,638 mi
Last recorded227,638 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 DYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2013 227,638 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 224,106 miles

mirros secure but could be secured further

Fail 27 Apr 2012 224,106 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

mirros secure but could be secured further

Pass 17 Aug 2011 224,077 miles

N/S/F MIRROR O/S/F MIRROR

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 218,979 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 218,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

MIRROR NS/OS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 211,151 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 190,450 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 169,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

scratches to all four corners of vehicle

steering box leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2007 169,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

scratches to all four corners of vehicle

steering box leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2006 141,656 miles

steering box leaking

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

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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G1 DYA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G1 DYA, 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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What year was G1 DYA registered?

G1 DYA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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