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C20 SCM

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,486 mi
Last recorded95,486 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 SCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,486 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front BUMPERS TEMP REPAIR ON SHARP EDGES N/S O/S FRONT

Fail 6 Oct 2009 94,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front BUMPERS TEMP REPAIR ON SHARP EDGES N/S O/S FRONT

Pass 14 Oct 2008 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

STEERING IDLER N/S FRONT PERISHING RUBBER BUSHES

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

TEMP EXHAUST REPAIR FOR MOT

Pass 16 Oct 2007 89,564 miles

TYRES N/S O/S REAR STARTING TO PERISH ON OUTER WALLS

Pass 3 Oct 2006 86,194 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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C20 SCM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 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 C20 SCM, 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 36 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 C20 SCM registered?

C20 SCM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 August 1990.

Is C20 SCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 SCM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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