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J136 GFG

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

216,861 mi
Last recorded216,861 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 GFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2007 216,861 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 216,861 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 207,602 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 207,602 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J136 GFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J136 GFG, 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 J136 GFG registered?

J136 GFG is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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