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J255 SRP

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

276,931 mi
Last recorded276,931 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ255 SRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 276,931 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 276,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 276,862 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 276,538 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 276,538 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 276,137 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 276,134 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 274,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 269,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 269,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2010 262,588 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 262,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut to n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2009 253,426 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 252,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 245,841 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 245,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

power steering box has slight oil leak,rear section of exhaust in very poor condition..

Pass 2 Nov 2007 239,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 239,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 14 Nov 2006 232,090 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 232,087 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear wheel bearing badly worn

windscreen damaged

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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J255 SRP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J255 SRP, 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 J255 SRP registered?

J255 SRP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 May 1992.

Is J255 SRP safe to buy?

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