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C11 VFG

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

1,832 mi
Last recorded1,832 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 VFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2013 1,832 miles

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

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 570 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf inner arch fuel pipes corrored slightly

osf and nsf tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Mar 2012 570 miles

nsf inner arch fuel pipes corrored slightly

osf and nsf tyres wearing inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 4,820 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted to top and bottom of engine bay unable to see some testable items

front and rear wheels of different types and sizes

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel possibly idler unable to see due to covers

steering box appears to be damp with oil

Fail 14 Jan 2011 4,820 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine covers fitted to top and bottom of engine bay unable to see some testable items

front and rear wheels of different types and sizes

slight play in n/s/f roadwheel possibly idler unable to see due to covers

steering box appears to be damp with oil

Pass 8 Aug 2009 5,194 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 3,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 120,577 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 120,574 miles

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

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

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

all steel fuel pipes heavily corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2007 119,187 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 19 Jan 2007 119,187 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 14 Jan 2006 112,628 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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C11 VFG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C11 VFG, 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 C11 VFG registered?

C11 VFG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 January 1994.

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