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H131 JCV

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Turquoise Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,415 mi
Last recorded63,415 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH131 JCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 63,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Outer Edge. Change Soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Change Soon. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,210 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 61,309 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,111 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 58,688 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,687 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 51,269 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,167 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 50,505 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,249 miles

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

offside front tyre very perished

Fail 31 Jul 2012 50,249 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

offside & nearside rear tyres very perished

offside front tyre very perished

Pass 29 Sep 2009 49,818 miles

Centre Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

all four brake ferrules rusting

fuel pipes rusting

Pass 26 Sep 2008 49,198 miles

Centre section of exhaust heavily corroded

Engine oil leaking onto exhaust down pipe

Fuel pipes at rear heavily corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,566 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 48,566 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2006 47,246 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 45,835 miles

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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H131 JCV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Turquoise with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 126,800 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 H131 JCV, 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 35 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 H131 JCV registered?

H131 JCV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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