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J500 OGE

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,390 mi
Last recorded98,390 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ500 OGE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 97,883 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 96,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 96,066 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 94,664 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,844 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,368 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,610 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,665 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 79,190 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear tyres small cracks

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,057 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 65,426 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

o/s/r seat belt slow to retract

Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,634 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 57,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,866 miles

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

washers weak

Pass 30 Sep 2009 53,324 miles

power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Oct 2007 43,649 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 40,200 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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J500 OGE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 J500 OGE, 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 J500 OGE registered?

J500 OGE is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 August 1994.

Is J500 OGE safe to buy?

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