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M500 APT

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,979 mi
Last recorded189,979 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM500 APT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 189,979 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 187,585 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 187,571 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M500 APT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,196cc 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 M500 APT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M500 APT?

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What year was M500 APT registered?

M500 APT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M500 APT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M500 APT 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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