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500 DXJ

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,214 mi
Last recorded63,214 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration500 DXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,214 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 63,214 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 61,872 miles

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted.

Fail 6 Jan 2009 61,871 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside and nearside front brake discs pitted.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 61,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 59,503 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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500 DXJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 500 DXJ, 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 500 DXJ registered?

500 DXJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 October 1995.

Is 500 DXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 500 DXJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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