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M242 VEB

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

190,812 mi
Last recorded190,812 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 VEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 190,812 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 184,053 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 184,053 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 174,817 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 162,738 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2007 153,966 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 139,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 127,609 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 127,240 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 110,649 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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M242 VEB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M242 VEB, 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 M242 VEB registered?

M242 VEB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M242 VEB safe to buy?

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