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AIL 4832

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,627 mi
Last recorded119,627 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIL 4832
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 119,627 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

exhaust clamp broke

srs light on

Fail 4 Feb 2013 119,495 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

exhaust clamp broke

srs light on

Pass 11 Feb 2012

O/S/R Door not open

O/S/R seat belt

Fail 8 Feb 2012

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R Door not open

O/S/R seat belt

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,309 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 100,855 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 100,852 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre

near side front powersteering pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear

Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,849 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

cut in offside rear tyre

near side front powersteering pipe starting to corrode

offside front tyre starting to wear

Pass 11 Oct 2007 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 97,531 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 97,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 91,823 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 91,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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AIL 4832 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AIL 4832, 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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AIL 4832 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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