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J15 RJJ

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,858 mi
Last recorded96,858 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 RJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,858 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 96,851 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,227 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 92,227 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2008 87,043 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 87,043 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 81,033 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 81,033 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 74,845 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 69,183 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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J15 RJJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J15 RJJ, 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.

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What year was J15 RJJ registered?

J15 RJJ is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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