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2 GX

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

296,846 mi
Last recorded296,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 GX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 296,846 miles

Central Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 122,426 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 291,280 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 289,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 120,363 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 286,946 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 116,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 284,606 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 284,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 113,117 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 282,813 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 107,468 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 107,468 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 280,854 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 279,313 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r upper side marker dim and not working

o/s/f upper side marker dim and not working

Fail 24 Mar 2018 279,313 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

n/s/r upper side marker dim and not working

o/s/f upper side marker dim and not working

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format both (6.3.4f)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Lift (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Steering pivot point has slight play Lift in steering idler. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 275,468 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 275,311 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 106,373 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 106,372 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm No tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 105,736 miles

"creaking"noise heard at offside front suspension

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front tyre is badly worn on inside edge and at limit of acceptable tread depth

several metal brake pipes are corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2010 105,736 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

"creaking"noise heard at offside front suspension

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

offside front tyre is badly worn on inside edge and at limit of acceptable tread depth

several metal brake pipes are corroded

Pass 1 May 2009 104,803 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion at some metal brake pipes/flexible hose ferrules

creaking noise heard at offside front suspension lower ball joint

fuel pipes are corroded at fuel pump/filter area

Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,400 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at offside front subframe mounting area

corrosion at some metal brake pipes and flexible hose ferules.

Pass 20 Sep 2006 91,314 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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2 GX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 2 GX, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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2 GX is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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