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M114 VJL

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,001 mi
Last recorded102,001 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM114 VJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

underbody & suspension starting to rust. rear brake pads have slight wear. o/s & n/s front tyres close to limit. o/s & n/s front anti-roll bar linkages dust cover(s) worn. front cradle slightly rusty.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 159,297 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 140,312 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 115,867 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 97,317 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 95,674 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 95,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 9 Jul 2007 95,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2006 94,692 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

oil leak

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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M114 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M114 VJL, 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 M114 VJL registered?

M114 VJL is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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