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K225 SOY

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,982 mi
Last recorded103,982 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK225 SOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,982 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 103,005 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 103,005 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 101,593 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 101,593 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 96,335 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2009 96,335 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 91,618 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 86,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 81,173 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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K225 SOY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K225 SOY, 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.

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How do I check the history of K225 SOY?

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What year was K225 SOY registered?

K225 SOY is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K225 SOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K225 SOY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K225 SOY have outstanding finance?

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