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1993 FA

2001 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

141,293 mi
Last recorded141,293 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class94,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1993 FA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 141,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 139,269 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 136,343 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 136,233 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 135,741 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 134,778 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 134,757 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 133,874 miles

advice on brake fluid change soon

Fail 12 Feb 2020 133,870 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advice on brake fluid change soon

Pass 14 Feb 2019 133,187 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 133,173 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 131,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (front) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 115,964 miles

Play in steering arms and knuckle

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 108,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 108,862 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 106,254 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 104,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 103,912 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

parking brake - low efficiency

Fail 2 Apr 2012 103,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front suspension thrust arm bushes cracked and worn

offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 100,304 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 98,932 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 98,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 96,390 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 85,486 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 72,891 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 65,138 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 57,671 miles

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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1993 FA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 94,407 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 1993 FA, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 1993 FA registered?

1993 FA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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The MOT history for 1993 FA shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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