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M317 XHW

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM317 XHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 110,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 110,612 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,640 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,643 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 73,388 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,223 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 68,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,300 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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M317 XHW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M317 XHW, 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 M317 XHW registered?

M317 XHW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 September 1994.

Is M317 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M317 XHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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