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K2 JYM

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 JYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 94,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,157 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 92,462 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

underside and components have been covered with anticorrosion

underside shields,sill covers,engine shields and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 May 2017 92,462 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened fronts and rears (2.4.G.1)

underside and components have been covered with anticorrosion

underside shields,sill covers,engine shields and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Oct 2012 91,594 miles

corrosion developing to various metal brake pipes under vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2012 91,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion developing to various metal brake pipes under vehicle

Pass 13 Sep 2011 90,859 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 85,824 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 9 Aug 2010 85,824 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 1 Oct 2009 83,308 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,308 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 30 Jul 2008 80,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 75,978 miles

front brake pads low

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

rea brake difference high 49%

Pass 17 Mar 2006 64,733 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 64,733 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)

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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K2 JYM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K2 JYM, 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 K2 JYM registered?

K2 JYM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is K2 JYM safe to buy?

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