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G262 VYM

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,616 mi
Last recorded53,616 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2020 53,616 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 53,447 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 53,426 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 51,695 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 51,695 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 51,471 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 51,471 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 50,852 miles

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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G262 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G262 VYM, 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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What year was G262 VYM registered?

G262 VYM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 June 1990.

Is G262 VYM safe to buy?

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