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G21 BAG

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,157 mi
Last recorded132,157 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG21 BAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 132,157 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,998 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 131,250 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 130,281 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,073 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 129,509 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,457 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,954 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 127,936 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 1 Nov 2016 127,172 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 125,768 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 123,834 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 123,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,802 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 118,795 miles

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

rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipe entering fuel pump corroded

nearside front brake caliper slightly binding

nearside front chassis undersealed

offside front chassis undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2010 114,625 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2010 114,625 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 114,493 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 113,993 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 113,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 110,084 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 101,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise nail in n/s/r tyre

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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G21 BAG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 G21 BAG, 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 35 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 G21 BAG registered?

G21 BAG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 January 1991.

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