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G9 ELN

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,404 mi
Last recorded131,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG9 ELN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 131,404 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 125,956 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 125,542 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front pads and disks worn.

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

Offside front D shape bush worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2012 123,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 119,944 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 119,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre slightly cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2010 114,155 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 114,155 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 111,055 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 110,349 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 110,317 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 109,398 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 109,308 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 108,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G9 ELN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 G9 ELN, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G9 ELN registered?

G9 ELN is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is G9 ELN safe to buy?

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