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A20 HAD

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 HAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,073 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 83,058 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 82,633 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 82,633 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 82,344 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 82,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 81,189 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 80,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,559 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,463 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 78,202 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 77,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 77,043 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 76,052 miles

condition of both rear tyres

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,136 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 73,263 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,128 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 69,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 69,889 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 68,104 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 68,104 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A20 HAD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A20 HAD, 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 A20 HAD registered?

A20 HAD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 1994.

Is A20 HAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 HAD shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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