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DS 8602

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,713 mi
Last recorded40,713 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8602
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 40,713 miles

n/s/f link bar ball joint dry

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

slight plat at n/s/f ball joint

Pass 14 Aug 2017 39,580 miles

slight movement at both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

slight play at front inner steering arm

Pass 19 Aug 2016 37,787 miles

slight play at both front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Aug 2015 36,100 miles

front exhaust bracket split but exhaust still secure

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes slightly corroded

parts of front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2014 35,079 miles

both front tyres very badly perished on outer walls

front and rear suspension corroded

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,918 miles

front and rear suspention very corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2013 33,918 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear suspention very corroded

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 15 Aug 2012 33,064 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

both rear hose ends corroded

n/s/f pipe corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 33,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

both rear hose ends corroded

n/s/f pipe corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2011 32,471 miles

all 4 tyres starting to crack

front and rear suspension corroded

front exhaust bracket weak

n/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

play at n/s steering

slight kick on o/s/f brake

washers poor

Pass 16 Aug 2010 32,136 miles

all flex hose ends corroded

all shockers corroded

most brake pipes coated,not tested

Fail 14 Aug 2010 32,136 miles

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

coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

all flex hose ends corroded

all shockers corroded

most brake pipes coated,not tested

Pass 17 Aug 2009 31,083 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

some brake pipes coated not tested

Fail 15 Aug 2009 31,083 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongey

some brake pipes coated not tested

Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,172 miles

all brake pipes coated not tested

both rear flexs hose ends corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2008 30,148 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes coated not tested

both rear flexs hose ends corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2007 28,323 miles

brake pipe coated not tested

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,445 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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DS 8602 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DS 8602, 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 DS 8602 registered?

DS 8602 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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