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J18 GST

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,722 mi
Last recorded102,722 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 GST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 102,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 102,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 93,975 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2008 93,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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J18 GST is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J18 GST, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J18 GST?

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What year was J18 GST registered?

J18 GST is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 November 1994.

Is J18 GST safe to buy?

The MOT history for J18 GST shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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