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M358 YJO

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5981cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,764 mi
Last recorded126,764 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM358 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,981cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 126,764 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are coroded

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear disc are coroded

engine oil level just on minimum level

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 126,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both front brake discs are coroded

both front wiper blades smearing

both rear disc are coroded

engine oil level just on minimum level

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres are deteriorated

Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,978 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking / deteriorated

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords visible

Pass 28 Jul 2014 125,959 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords visible

Fail 28 Jul 2014 125,959 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged no cords visible

Pass 7 Aug 2013 122,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Fail 18 Jul 2013 122,825 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust baffles loose

Pass 1 Aug 2012 119,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre showing age cracks to tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Aug 2008 119,367 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 117,645 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2006 114,929 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 111,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

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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M358 YJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,981cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 M358 YJO, 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 32 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 M358 YJO registered?

M358 YJO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 August 1994.

Is M358 YJO safe to buy?

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