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A16 KUT

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,908 mi
Last recorded146,908 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 KUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 May 2012 146,908 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

fronts wiper blads sprit

Pass 14 May 2012 146,908 miles

Oil leak

fronts wiper blads sprit

Pass 18 May 2011 144,761 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 144,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 138,726 miles

Centre Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f mirror unit broken

Pass 18 May 2009 136,080 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 136,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 14 May 2008 131,020 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 131,020 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 127,420 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 122,397 miles
Pass 14 May 2005 111,755 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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A16 KUT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A16 KUT, 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 A16 KUT registered?

A16 KUT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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