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A5 XXE

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,950 mi
Last recorded158,950 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 XXE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2009 158,950 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 158,950 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 158,658 miles

Crack in windscreen outside swept area

Front number plate cracked

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers split

Pass 21 Aug 2007 157,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 152,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 152,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Plastic side sill covers fitted

Plastic undershild fitted

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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A5 XXE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 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 A5 XXE, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A5 XXE registered?

A5 XXE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is A5 XXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 XXE 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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