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C15 OSS

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,022 mi
Last recorded122,022 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 OSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 122,022 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 122,022 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,881 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 118,581 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 118,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C15 OSS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C15 OSS, 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 C15 OSS registered?

C15 OSS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is C15 OSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 OSS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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