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S50 CJT

1998 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 4250cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

287,684 mi
Last recorded287,684 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes Unknown238,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS50 CJT
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,250cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 287,684 miles

Central Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most spring eye bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak on fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive n/s rear hub seal showing signs of dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion on power steering pipe by steering box

Offside Front o/s front marker lamp inop

Pass 21 Mar 2025 284,512 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 284,507 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both n/s and o/s rear inner wings corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring seriously weakened o/s rear front most spring eye snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture n/s front metal brake pipe corroded likely to fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2024 284,411 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced step assy (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 281,450 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 276,073 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 272,912 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 264,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 257,894 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 254,864 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 254,864 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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S50 CJT is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 4,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S50 CJT registered?

S50 CJT is a 1998 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S50 CJT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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