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C4 SWS

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,972 mi
Last recorded73,972 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 SWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2015 73,972 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 73,972 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,927 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 72,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 70,014 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 18 Dec 2007 69,882 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 67,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 64,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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C4 SWS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C4 SWS, 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 C4 SWS registered?

C4 SWS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is C4 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 SWS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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