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DHZ 3312

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,443 mi
Last recorded184,443 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHZ 3312
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 184,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside headlight glass cracked

Nearside rear position lights brighter than offside rear

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear number plate lamps dim

Fail 10 Jul 2008 184,442 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside headlight glass cracked

Nearside rear position lights brighter than offside rear

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear number plate lamps dim

Pass 22 Aug 2007 169,582 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 169,582 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 156,574 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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DHZ 3312 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DHZ 3312, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DHZ 3312 registered?

DHZ 3312 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 September 1993.

Is DHZ 3312 safe to buy?

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