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H363 WGJ

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH363 WGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 117,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 117,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 111,309 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,309 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 106,777 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 106,537 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,463 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 103,753 miles

Nearside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel relay worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 103,012 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 97,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 95,118 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre severely perished

Fail 27 Aug 2015 91,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,532 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,787 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,784 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre badly worn away on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,241 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 80,238 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 80,238 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front steering arms slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2010 64,047 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 59,641 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 59,641 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 57,659 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 57,418 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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H363 WGJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 H363 WGJ, 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 H363 WGJ registered?

H363 WGJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 January 1991.

Is H363 WGJ safe to buy?

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