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127,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit / slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust flex section deterioated
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit / slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust flex section deterioated
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
TPM light lit
parking brake effort near limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear s slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear s slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre tread depth on 3.5mm
o/s/r tyre tread depth aproaching 3.5mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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245 STA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,724cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 73,764 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 245 STA, 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 15 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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245 STA is a 2011 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 March 2011.
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