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J88 LPA

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,953 mi
Last recorded95,953 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 LPA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 95,953 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,428 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 94,782 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,542 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 94,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 93,138 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 92,222 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 92,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 90,784 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 90,767 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 90,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 90,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,530 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 89,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,108 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 85,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 85,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,533 miles

1,Slight play/movement at nearside rear hub lower bush.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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J88 LPA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 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 J88 LPA, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J88 LPA?

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What year was J88 LPA registered?

J88 LPA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 October 1993.

Is J88 LPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 LPA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J88 LPA have outstanding finance?

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