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J115 YKU

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,360 mi
Last recorded150,360 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ115 YKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 150,360 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 150,360 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 150,325 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 150,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 141,476 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 141,475 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Back plate slightly insecure.

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 129,106 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Back plate slightly insecure.

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 117,806 miles

offside front inner wing corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Fail 16 Nov 2018 117,804 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front inner wing corroded but not affecting structural integrity

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,530 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 115,755 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 115,755 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 112,710 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 112,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front and rear brake pipes corroded †slight play in o/s/f track rod end †req front prop coupling,split

Pass 30 May 2006 107,321 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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J115 YKU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J115 YKU, 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 J115 YKU registered?

J115 YKU is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 February 1992.

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