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HGU 263J

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,286 mi
Last recorded94,286 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGU 263J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 94,286 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,131 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 92,119 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 91,910 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 91,910 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,350 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 90,175 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 90,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 87,902 miles

n/s/r/ boot floor has prajection caused by corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2009 87,902 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r/ boot floor has prajection caused by corrosion

Pass 24 May 2008 86,235 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 86,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 85,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 85,410 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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HGU 263J is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HGU 263J, 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

How do I check the history of HGU 263J?

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What year was HGU 263J registered?

HGU 263J is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is HGU 263J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGU 263J shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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