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J15 WAD

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

249,251 mi
Last recorded249,251 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 WAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 249,251 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 239,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 238,334 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 214,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 214,926 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 186,937 miles

Has stone chip to screen at bottom of windscreen below drivers view of the road.

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 157,428 miles

damage to front windscreen o/s lower and n/s top

slight kerb damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 129,235 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 129,235 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges on min 1.6 mm

Fail 4 Jan 2006 128,984 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 WAD, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J15 WAD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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