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J5 MDK

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

188,374 mi
Last recorded188,374 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 MDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 188,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 188,174 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 186,113 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 184,653 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 184,408 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 183,439 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres slightly perished on sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2016 182,283 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 180,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 179,229 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 176,256 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 175,139 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 172,278 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 172,533 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 159,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 141,453 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 141,449 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,326 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 120,875 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 103,523 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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J5 MDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 J5 MDK, 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 J5 MDK registered?

J5 MDK is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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