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J111 SMP

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,075 mi
Last recorded131,075 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 SMP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 131,075 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 129,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 129,039 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 125,904 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 121,621 miles

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

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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J111 SMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 J111 SMP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J111 SMP registered?

J111 SMP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 January 1997.

Is J111 SMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J111 SMP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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