MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,311 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bad oil leak
signs of surface corrosion on all the metal brake pipes
steering damp
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bad oil leak
signs of surface corrosion on all the metal brake pipes
steering damp
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
gearbox damp
slight play in the nearside front wheel, and steering arms
steering box damp
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light intermitantly flashs, however all visible brake pads look ok at present
signs of surface on all the metal fuel and brake pipes
slight play in the nearside front wheel
steering box damp
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in the nearside front wheel
steering box damp
surface corrosion on the metal brake and fuel pipes
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight play in the nearside front wheel
steering box damp
surface corrosion on the metal brake and fuel pipes
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear outer side light inopp
sign's of surface corrosion on the metal brale and fuel pipe's
sterring box damp, Not leaking
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside rear outer side light inopp
sign's of surface corrosion on the metal brale and fuel pipe's
sterring box damp, Not leaking
neaside rear wheel rim slightly damaged
power steering slightly leaking at steering box
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L809 XLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 109,442 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 L809 XLN, 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 32 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 L809 XLN registered?
L809 XLN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 June 1994.
Is L809 XLN safe to buy?
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