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BAZ 5198

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5198
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2010 111,001 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,686 miles

Front wiper blades deterioating

Front- Rear metal brake pipes deterioating

N/S Front brake disc has a piece of metal slightly fouling disc

N/S Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Plastic under tray fitted

Suspect front brake pads may be wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2006 108,728 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2006 108,728 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2005 103,538 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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BAZ 5198 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BAZ 5198, 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 BAZ 5198 registered?

BAZ 5198 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is BAZ 5198 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 5198 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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