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J256 NLM

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,137 mi
Last recorded86,137 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ256 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 86,137 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 84,283 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Hand brake lever is nearing end of run out travel.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres starting to perish on outer side walls.

Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,130 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 83,439 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 81,436 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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J256 NLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J256 NLM, 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 J256 NLM registered?

J256 NLM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J256 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J256 NLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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