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L909 RAR

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,197 mi
Last recorded167,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL909 RAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 167,197 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 161,981 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 May 2007 15,888 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 158,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 158,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 156,879 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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L909 RAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L909 RAR, 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 L909 RAR registered?

L909 RAR is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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