MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside rear tyre uneven wear
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
oil leaks
slight play in steering mechanism
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in steering mechanism
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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294D224 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 110,973 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 294D224, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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294D224 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 January 1995.
Is 294D224 safe to buy?
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