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C4 JFG

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

204,190 mi
Last recorded204,190 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 JFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2014 204,190 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 204,154 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 203,623 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 203,184 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 202,101 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 200,054 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 197,118 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 190,355 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 190,355 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 177,957 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 169,562 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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C4 JFG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 C4 JFG, 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 C4 JFG registered?

C4 JFG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 April 1994.

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