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10 KC

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

131,498 mi
Last recorded131,498 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration10 KC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 131,498 miles

Under body under sealed

Fail 11 Dec 2025 131,498 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under body under sealed

Pass 12 Dec 2024 129,589 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 127,012 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 123,696 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 121,005 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 118,595 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 118,590 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 116,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 114,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 112,788 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 108,555 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 108,555 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,827 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 99,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 99,232 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 94,910 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 94,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 90,775 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 84,550 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 79,507 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 73,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,807 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 60,261 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 51,811 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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10 KC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 10 KC, 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 10 KC registered?

10 KC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 December 1994.

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