MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer edges
rear brake imbalance is high
some damage to front registration plate
some movement within nearside suspension upper control arm, inner bushes
some movement within steering idler bushes
some play within steering at steering wheel
transmission fluid cooler pipes appear to have slight leaks
washer bottle leaking
Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
washer bottle leaking
Oil leak
both front tyres worn to 1.6mm on outer edges
offside rear inner side/marker lamp inoperative
rear brake imbalance is high
some damage to front registration plate
some movement within nearside suspension upper control arm, inner bushes
some movement within steering idler bushes
some play within steering at steering wheel
transmission fluid cooler pipes appear to have slight leaks
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside front brake binds slightly
offside rear tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
offside front brake binds slightly
offside rear tyre worn on edges
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both front tyres worn on outer edges
damage to front number plate
front pads worn
oil seepage
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight damage to front number plate
slight play in steering joints
slight roughness in offside rear wheel (beleave to be in diff)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
slight damage to front number plate
slight play in steering joints
slight roughness in offside rear wheel (beleave to be in diff)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
1.SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING †2.SOME PLAY IN STEERING †3.METAL STEERING PIPES CORRODED
1.SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING †2.SOME PLAY IN STEERING †3.METAL STEERING PIPES CORRODED
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
oil leak
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N890 GPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 107,663 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 N890 GPX, 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 30 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 N890 GPX registered?
N890 GPX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 April 1996.
Is N890 GPX safe to buy?
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