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39 AK

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,344 mi
Last recorded128,344 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration39 AK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 128,344 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 126,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,585 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2018 124,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 123,498 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016
Fail 19 Jan 2016

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 119,175 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 119,175 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 115,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 115,093 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 113,704 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 112,606 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 108,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 102,009 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,832 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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39 AK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 39 AK, 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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What year was 39 AK registered?

39 AK is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 August 1995.

Is 39 AK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 39 AK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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