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J263 TDA

1992 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class117,022 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 TDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 96,729 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2008 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 96,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 96,670 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 96,670 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Underneath of engine area not checked properly due to covers †3.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †4.Brake & fuel pipes corroding †5.Brake pads not checked

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 94,199 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 94,199 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf lower wing panel insecure

oil leak

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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J263 TDA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J263 TDA, 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 J263 TDA registered?

J263 TDA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 February 1992.

Is J263 TDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J263 TDA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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