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G290 SKL

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

134,521 mi
Last recorded134,521 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 SKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 134,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 133,938 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 132,095 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 131,785 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 131,703 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 131,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 130,531 miles

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

near side rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Nov 2010 126,762 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 123,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 119,557 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 115,225 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 110,587 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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G290 SKL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 G290 SKL, 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 G290 SKL registered?

G290 SKL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G290 SKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G290 SKL 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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