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G355 JJC

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,750 mi
Last recorded186,750 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG355 JJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 186,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Bump stop mounts heavily covered in sealer

Offside Rear Bump stop heavily covered in sealer

Pass 22 Jan 2014 186,665 miles

Oil leak

This car is heavily coroded but not within prescribed areas

front bumper heavily coroded and covered in tape to prevent exposed jagged edge

front wings heavily coroded and covered in tape to prevent exposed jagged edges

Pass 29 Jan 2013 186,426 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 186,426 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

nearside wing has corosion

Oil leak

the whole underneath has surface corosion

Pass 12 Jan 2012 185,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

this vehicle has surface corrosion to underside

Pass 14 Jan 2011 185,097 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 184,017 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 184,017 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 182,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 174,962 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 173,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2005 168,175 miles

offside bottom ball joint boot split

oil leak found at engine

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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G355 JJC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G355 JJC, 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 G355 JJC registered?

G355 JJC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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