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1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

135,834 mi
Last recorded135,834 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration13 AD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 135,834 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 135,641 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust clamp is cracked but still secure and no leaks

Pass 22 Nov 2023 135,623 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

center exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 15 Sep 2022 135,291 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 have slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

center exhaust clamp broken

Pass 30 Sep 2021 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively front and rear offside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 135,274 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 135,274 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 135,270 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 135,270 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 135,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

plates changed for test by customer

Pass 4 Jun 2016 135,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded advise all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f door handle stiff

plates changed for test

Pass 23 May 2015 135,201 miles

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

advise fuel pipe correded

owner has changed number plates for test

Pass 26 Apr 2014 135,051 miles

advise owner has changed number plates for test

Pass 4 Nov 2011 134,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 134,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 134,786 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint has sqeek niose when on shaker plats

Pass 16 Jul 2009 134,331 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 132,918 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres slightly cracked

both front wheel bearings have very slight play

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear

very slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 20 Oct 2005 132,907 miles

both front tyres cracked in tread & worn on inner edges

dampness around power steering pipes nearside front

fuel lines corroding

slight play in steering idler arm , nearside

various brake pipes corroding

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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13 AD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 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 13 AD, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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13 AD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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