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L990 NBF

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL990 NBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 125,242 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 125,221 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jan 2007 125,221 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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L990 NBF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L990 NBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L990 NBF registered?

L990 NBF is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 March 1994.

Is L990 NBF safe to buy?

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