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C12 BAN

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

154,631 mi
Last recorded154,631 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 BAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 154,631 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,565 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 152,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 151,455 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 150,242 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 148,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 148,604 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 May 2008 144,725 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 140,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 134,036 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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C12 BAN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 C12 BAN, 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 36 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 C12 BAN registered?

C12 BAN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is C12 BAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 BAN shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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