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G296 TKN

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

266,898 mi
Last recorded266,898 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG296 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 266,898 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 266,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 265,041 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 260,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 256,083 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 253,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 246,490 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 236,416 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 236,098 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box damp

Fail 13 Apr 2007 236,098 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

steering box damp

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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G296 TKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G296 TKN, 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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G296 TKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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