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G236 GOE

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,525 mi
Last recorded145,525 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG236 GOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 144,147 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 144,147 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 141,833 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 141,833 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 141,823 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 141,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,498 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2013 141,498 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 140,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2011 139,415 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in sidewalls.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 138,405 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 136,547 miles

ABS Light stays on.

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear fog light not working.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 135,470 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 132,664 miles

exhaust emits slight blue smoke

Pass 22 Jun 2006 128,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 123,860 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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G236 GOE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G236 GOE, 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 G236 GOE registered?

G236 GOE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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