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S452 JLM

1998 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,301 mi
Last recorded93,301 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS452 JLM
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,301 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,065 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 87,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,047 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2018 82,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 69,654 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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S452 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 238,375 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S452 JLM registered?

S452 JLM is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 8 September 1998.

Is S452 JLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S452 JLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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