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G298 TKN

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,358 mi
Last recorded149,358 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG298 TKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 149,358 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 149,355 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 148,842 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 148,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 146,640 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 146,637 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 146,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 146,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 145,952 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 145,857 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2006 145,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 145,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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G298 TKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G298 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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What year was G298 TKN registered?

G298 TKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 May 1990.

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The MOT history for G298 TKN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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