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M138 PVH

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,410 mi
Last recorded143,410 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 PVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 143,410 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

general corrosion starting to appear

offside rear brake disc rusting

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 28 Jun 2010 131,037 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 121,646 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,528 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake pipes have grease on them

Fail 9 Jun 2008 113,519 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all rear brake pipes have grease on them

Pass 8 Jun 2007 105,523 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 105,523 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 96,477 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 89,611 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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M138 PVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc 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 M138 PVH, 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 M138 PVH registered?

M138 PVH is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 October 1994.

Is M138 PVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M138 PVH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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