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G273 YLT

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,966 mi
Last recorded91,966 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG273 YLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 91,966 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 91,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 90,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 90,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 88,733 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2010 86,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2008 81,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2007 79,682 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 79,202 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,519 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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G273 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 G273 YLT, 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 G273 YLT registered?

G273 YLT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 January 1990.

Is G273 YLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G273 YLT shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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