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K370 JCH

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,511 mi
Last recorded126,511 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK370 JCH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2007 126,511 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 123,911 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 123,784 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2005 120,197 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 120,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K370 JCH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K370 JCH, 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 K370 JCH?

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What year was K370 JCH registered?

K370 JCH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 1993.

Is K370 JCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K370 JCH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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