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HJI 609

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

203,639 mi
Last recorded203,639 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJI 609
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2008 203,639 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 203,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 185,353 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 137,435 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 119,791 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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HJI 609 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 HJI 609, 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 28 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 HJI 609 registered?

HJI 609 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is HJI 609 safe to buy?

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