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J101 JHS

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 JHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 134,429 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 133,391 miles

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

prop shaft rear mounting perishing

surface corrosion on suspension components

Fail 3 Mar 2010 133,381 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

prop shaft rear mounting perishing

surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 5 Mar 2009 130,652 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 127,730 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 127,720 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 126,395 miles

2-3 mm tread depth on offside rear tyre

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

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2006 124,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J101 JHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 117,022 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 J101 JHS, 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 34 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 J101 JHS registered?

J101 JHS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 March 1992.

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