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5137 PJ

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,783 mi
Last recorded150,783 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5137 PJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,783 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not working

Fail 14 Dec 2015 150,783 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not working

Pass 4 Dec 2014 143,738 miles

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

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,151 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 135,568 miles

Both front tyres have uneven wear to centers

Both rear tyres have uneven wear to outer edges

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 129,050 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 121,010 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 121,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 114,189 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 114,174 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 110,500 miles

front no. plate slightly detearated

Fail 8 Nov 2007 110,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no. plate slightly detearated

Pass 10 Nov 2006 104,476 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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5137 PJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 5137 PJ, 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 5137 PJ registered?

5137 PJ is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 October 1995.

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