MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight blue smoke on 2500 revs
slight blue smoke on 2500 revs
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge
offside front tyre worn heavily on outer edge
rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J272 CAO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc 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 J272 CAO, 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 J272 CAO registered?
J272 CAO is a 1992 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 May 1992.
Is J272 CAO safe to buy?
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