MOT Status
ValidMileage
294,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread lifting (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all tyres over ten years old
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front tyres at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front tyres at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear inner side light dull
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
high level light in op
various oil leaks
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
high level light in op
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
high level stop lamp inop
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
hi level light in op
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J1 UGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J1 UGO, 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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What year was J1 UGO registered?
J1 UGO is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is J1 UGO safe to buy?
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