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J1 UGO

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

294,255 mi
Last recorded294,255 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 294,255 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 293,118 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 293,071 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 290,589 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 288,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 285,565 miles

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))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 285,543 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 283,296 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 283,274 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 281,662 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 279,126 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 274,114 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and nearside front tyres at 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 274,114 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 268,362 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 262,499 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 253,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 242,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 16 Jan 2013 228,636 miles

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

Oil leak

hi level light in op

Pass 23 Jan 2012 210,485 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2011 194,108 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 179,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 179,750 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 163,344 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 149,891 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2006 118,064 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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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.

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