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G448 WGU

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

210,241 mi
Last recorded210,241 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG448 WGU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2011 210,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 17 Sep 2009 199,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 199,146 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 177,745 miles

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

diff heavy oil leaks

n/s/front headlight stone chipped

Pass 29 Mar 2007 153,308 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 137,118 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 137,118 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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G448 WGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G448 WGU, 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 G448 WGU registered?

G448 WGU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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