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GBS844DJW

MERCEDES S-Class

1998 · SILVER · PETROL · 711,112 mi

● Tax: Untaxed● MOT Valid · exp 2026-12-05● ULEZ Non-Compliant
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Fair condition26 MOT tests · 21 passed

MOT History — 26 tests · 21 passed · 5 failed

PASS6 December 2025
99,705 mi
PASS20 February 2025
97,452 mi
PASS27 February 2024
95,700 mi
PASS2 March 2023
94,052 mi
PASS23 February 2022
92,410 mi
PASS25 February 2021
90,170 mi
PASS21 February 2020
88,404 mi
PASS13 February 2019
84,800 mi
FAIL13 February 2019
84,800 mi
  • PRSWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PASS27 February 2018
82,390 mi
PASS20 October 2016
79,243 mi
PASS2 September 2015
75,225 mi
PASS6 September 2014
71,112 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDplay in n/s/s o/s/f upper suspension arms
FAIL6 September 2014
711,112 mi
  • FAILOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDplay in n/s/s o/s/f upper suspension arms
PASS29 August 2013
65,824 mi
  • USER ENTEREDnearside front upper suspention arm bush has play
  • USER ENTEREDoffside rear tyre worn close to legal limit
PASS5 September 2012
61,616 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion showing to front inner wings
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion showing to o/s/f brake pipe
FAIL29 August 2012
61,530 mi
  • FAILFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion showing to front inner wings
  • USER ENTEREDcorrosion showing to o/s/f brake pipe
PASS10 August 2011
58,158 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front coil springs very close to anti-roll bar
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pedal spongy
  • USER ENTEREDcentre brake light inoperative
FAIL9 August 2011
58,153 mi
  • FAILNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDboth front coil springs very close to anti-roll bar
  • USER ENTEREDbrake pedal spongy
  • USER ENTEREDcentre brake light inoperative
PASS17 August 2010
54,971 mi
FAIL25 August 2009
51,667 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • PRSOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • PRSNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • PRSOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  • PRSCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
PASS25 August 2009
51,667 mi
PASS19 August 2008
47,775 mi
  • ADVISORYDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
PASS24 August 2007
44,052 mi
PASS30 August 2006
40,007 mi
PASS31 August 2005
35,517 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • USER ENTEREDfront wiper blades worn

Vehicle Details DVLA

Make
MERCEDES
Model
S-Class
Colour
SILVER
Fuel type
PETROL
Engine
3,199 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-08
Tax due
2025-11-01
MOT expiry
2026-12-05
Recorded mileage
711,112 mi

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