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M556 DOY

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,962 mi
Last recorded118,962 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM556 DOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 118,962 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 115,517 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 112,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 111,705 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Underbody damaged.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 110,800 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 109,978 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 105,219 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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M556 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 M556 DOY, 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 M556 DOY registered?

M556 DOY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M556 DOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M556 DOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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