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J121 RNH

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,880 mi
Last recorded142,880 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ121 RNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 142,880 miles

n/s/f outer wheel arch has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2014 136,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 132,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 130,025 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 130,024 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 127,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,422 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 119,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,236 miles

both front tyres scuffing on outer edges

Fail 18 Aug 2008 116,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres scuffing on outer edges

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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J121 RNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J121 RNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J121 RNH registered?

J121 RNH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 June 1992.

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