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G425 LHD

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,312 mi
Last recorded155,312 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 LHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 155,312 miles

Corrosion around front suspension mountings

Front bumper mountings corrodded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil cooler pipes corrodded

Oil leak

Prop shaft front cush drive excessivly worn

Fail 5 Apr 2012 155,309 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

Corrosion around front suspension mountings

Exhaust mounting between silencers broken

Front bumper mountings corrodded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil cooler pipes corrodded

Oil leak

Prop shaft front cush drive excessivly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2011 152,754 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 152,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 150,065 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 143,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 136,950 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 10 Mar 2008 136,949 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2007 130,522 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 130,522 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 125,464 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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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G425 LHD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 G425 LHD, 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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G425 LHD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1990.

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