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435 EMC

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

98,761 mi
Last recorded98,761 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration435 EMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 98,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 98,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

handbrake reading 17% o/s low reading

Pass 22 Jun 2020 97,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2020 97,400 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connecting pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner wings corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2019 91,941 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

front inner wings corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2018 90,819 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear brake discs corroded

front inner wings corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2017 89,173 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear brake discs corroded

underside surface corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2017 89,173 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

front and rear brake discs corroded

underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,050 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

front tyre treads low/sidewalls perished

fuel pipes corroded

steering idler bushes worn

underside surface corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2014 84,680 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges [ under inflated ]

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,510 miles

underside surface corrosion

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

front tyre treads low[edges]

front/rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 22 May 2013 82,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyre treads low[edges]

front/rear brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

undeside surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2012 80,021 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

rear tyre treads low

underside surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2010 77,150 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 72,916 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

unable to fully inspect inside of both rear brakediscs.

Fail 22 Dec 2009 72,916 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

unable to fully inspect inside of both rear brakediscs.

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,066 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 69,551 miles

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)

both rear sub-frame bushes perished slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,616 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded slightly

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 29 Dec 2006 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 5 Jan 2006 64,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 64,701 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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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435 EMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 435 EMC, 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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435 EMC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 August 1995.

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