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G235 VYM

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

152,209 mi
Last recorded152,209 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,209 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 150,370 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,965 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 143,340 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 143,333 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 137,590 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 137,213 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 137,139 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 137,059 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 137,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,639 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 132,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 118,723 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 10,510 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 91,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 91,154 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 77,108 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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G235 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G235 VYM, 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 G235 VYM registered?

G235 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 June 1990.

Is G235 VYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G235 VYM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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