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A10 OBM

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 OBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 62,667 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 60,949 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 60,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 60,228 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 59,584 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 58,793 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 57,600 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 56,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,127 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,163 miles

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

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,948 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 48,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion vehicle underbody

Pass 7 Jul 2007 48,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 45,257 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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A10 OBM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A10 OBM, 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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A10 OBM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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