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M386 GGC

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,993 mi
Last recorded223,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM386 GGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 223,993 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 223,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 219,749 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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M386 GGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M386 GGC, 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 M386 GGC registered?

M386 GGC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M386 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M386 GGC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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