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H366 JPJ

1991 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,730 mi
Last recorded198,730 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class126,800 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH366 JPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 198,730 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 190,378 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 190,372 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 182,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 176,489 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 169,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 163,338 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 163,338 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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H366 JPJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H366 JPJ, 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 H366 JPJ registered?

H366 JPJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 April 1991.

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