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A18 HJR

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,820 mi
Last recorded145,820 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 HJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,820 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 145,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 138,945 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brakepipes heavily greased ok as far as can be seen offsidefront tyre edged but within limits at test

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,945 miles

all brakepipes heavily greased ok as far as can be seen offsidefront tyre edged but within limits at test

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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A18 HJR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A18 HJR, 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 A18 HJR registered?

A18 HJR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is A18 HJR safe to buy?

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