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M277 MYO

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,298 mi
Last recorded173,298 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM277 MYO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 173,298 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 171,957 miles

front number plate cracked

front shock absorber has slight misting of oil

front wheel bearing has slight play on the nearside

Fail 23 Sep 2016 171,887 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

offside front tyre has damage to the inner and outer side wall no cords/ply visible

offside front windscreen has a minor scratch does not obstruct drivers view

oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 170,105 miles

slight damage n/s/f tyrewall

Fail 18 Sep 2015 170,105 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

slight damage n/s/f tyrewall

Fail 24 Sep 2014 165,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 165,612 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 161,777 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 158,505 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 153,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 149,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 149,189 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 145,721 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 145,710 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 140,800 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 134,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r o/s/f n/s/f worn enevenly 245/45/18

nail in tyre

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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M277 MYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M277 MYO, 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 M277 MYO registered?

M277 MYO is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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