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B3 PYS

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,805 mi
Last recorded44,805 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 PYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2018 44,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2017 41,428 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 39,010 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 35,744 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 35,711 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,812 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 31,632 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 31,632 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 May 2009 28,783 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 25,135 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 25,135 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 21,898 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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B3 PYS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 118,711 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 B3 PYS, 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 33 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 B3 PYS registered?

B3 PYS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is B3 PYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 PYS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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