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A19 JDB

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

52,652 mi
Last recorded52,652 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 JDB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,652 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 51,635 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 51,497 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 13 Sep 2021 51,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 11 Sep 2020 50,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 18 Sep 2019 50,493 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 49,784 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,107 miles

all four tyres perished/slightly cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,815 miles

all four tyres perished/slightly cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2014 48,602 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 48,521 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 47,723 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 47,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,738 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,366 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 45,939 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,758 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 45,756 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A19 JDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A19 JDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A19 JDB?

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What year was A19 JDB registered?

A19 JDB is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 1994.

Is A19 JDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 JDB shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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