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L982 MVX

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,654 mi
Last recorded163,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL982 MVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 163,654 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 163,644 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 156,525 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 150,172 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 150,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear number plate becoming disfigured.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 143,635 miles

nearside wiper blade

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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L982 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,196cc 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 L982 MVX, 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 L982 MVX registered?

L982 MVX is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L982 MVX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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