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B4 DTF

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,440 miles

Rear suspension low

Steering pump noisy

Vehicle has oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 61,435 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear suspension low

Steering pump noisy

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,698 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 60,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2013 59,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,358 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 58,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,262 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 56,318 miles

noisy power steering and possible leak

Fail 9 Jan 2008 56,108 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

noisy power steering and possible leak

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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B4 DTF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 B4 DTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 DTF registered?

B4 DTF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is B4 DTF safe to buy?

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