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J4 WWC

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,626 mi
Last recorded150,626 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 WWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 150,626 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 150,626 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 146,698 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 146,698 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 141,376 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 136,616 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 131,615 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 127,116 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 122,532 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 122,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J4 WWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 J4 WWC, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J4 WWC registered?

J4 WWC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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