MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
advise near side front wheel arch has slight corrosion
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
advise near side front wheel arch has slight corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r suspension arm welding repair
plastic oversills fitted
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J255 VWN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 VWN, 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 VWN registered?
J255 VWN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 February 1992.
Is J255 VWN safe to buy?
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