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K351 RGT

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

48,463 mi
Last recorded48,463 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK351 RGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,463 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

Fail 18 Jun 2015 48,461 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,098 miles

nearside front upper ball joint worn to limit

rear metal brake pipes surface rust

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jun 2013 39,126 miles

Oil leak

front suspension arm bushes worn

nearside front tyre 2mm edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre limit outer edge devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

offside front rollbar link worn

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside front upper arm swivel noise

offside rear tyre limit

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering

Pass 12 Jul 2012 34,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs scored

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering

Fail 12 Jul 2012 34,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs scored

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside front tyre limit inner edge

rear suspension bushes perished

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

chip windscreen

knock front suspension

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

number plates incorrect type

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

wipers splitting

Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,789 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

chip windscreen

nearside front tyre limit outer edge

number plates incorrect type

offside front tyre 2mm inner edge

wipers splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

parkbrake needs adjustment

slight play steering wheel

Pass 11 Sep 2009 21,797 miles

nearside front tyre 2mm outer edge

number plates incorrect type

offside front tyre limit inner edge

offside rear tyre limit outer edge

park brake needs adjustment

slight play nearside ball joint

slight play steering

Pass 22 Sep 2008 20,855 miles

both offside tyres near limit edge

slight play steering

Pass 24 Sep 2007 20,288 miles

both passenger side tyres worn

rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,329 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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K351 RGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K351 RGT, 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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What year was K351 RGT registered?

K351 RGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K351 RGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K351 RGT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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