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H338 JJA

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,836 mi
Last recorded170,836 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2006
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 JJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2006 170,836 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 170,836 miles

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

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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H338 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 H338 JJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H338 JJA registered?

H338 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 April 1991.

Is H338 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H338 JJA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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