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H12 VSC

1995 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,616 mi
Last recorded155,616 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class110,973 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 VSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2011 155,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 155,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 152,123 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 147,568 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 147,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2008 143,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 138,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres are deteriorated and right on the legal limit

Pass 16 Nov 2006 133,380 miles

o/s/f brake pipe is quite rusty † †n/s/f tyre is worn close to the limit

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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H12 VSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H12 VSC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H12 VSC?

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What year was H12 VSC registered?

H12 VSC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is H12 VSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H12 VSC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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