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A17 PJV

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,358 mi
Last recorded178,358 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 178,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 178,300 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 177,353 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 177,313 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 175,892 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

auto box fluid leek

slight play in n/s/f steering joint

Fail 3 Apr 2009 175,887 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

auto box fluid leek

slight play in n/s/f steering joint

Pass 7 Apr 2008 174,875 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 172,889 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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A17 PJV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A17 PJV, 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 A17 PJV registered?

A17 PJV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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