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K75 FYL

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,593 mi
Last recorded175,593 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK75 FYL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 175,593 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 172,699 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 169,638 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 169,638 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 168,797 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 168,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Feb 2007 161,959 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 161,959 miles

Offside 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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K75 FYL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K75 FYL, 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 K75 FYL?

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What year was K75 FYL registered?

K75 FYL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 June 1993.

Is K75 FYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K75 FYL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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