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J172 TBW

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,518 mi
Last recorded181,518 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 TBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2006 181,518 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 181,495 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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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J172 TBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J172 TBW, 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 J172 TBW registered?

J172 TBW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J172 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 TBW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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