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C6 OCL

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,720 mi
Last recorded108,720 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 OCL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 108,720 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,302 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

central exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,302 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 108,302 miles

Offside Front fog lamp not working

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 5 May 2021 108,302 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears due to perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,297 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 108,297 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2018 108,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 108,295 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' parking sensor (8.3.1e)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,290 miles

steering a bit rough

Pass 26 May 2016 108,271 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 108,227 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres perished

cut in offside front tyre tread

nail in nearside front tyre

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 26 Aug 2015 107,260 miles

exhaust is in a poor/rusty condition

play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipe(s) slightly corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 107,255 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,227 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 107,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 107,227 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,726 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,980 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 102,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 102,932 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 101,073 miles

exhaust box starting to corrode.

rear brake hose perishing.

rear diff oil seals leaking.

Pass 2 May 2008 98,965 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

middle exhaust box corroding.

nearside front foglight not working.

Fail 2 May 2008 98,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to windscreen outside swept area.

middle exhaust box corroding.

nearside front foglight not working.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 97,240 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 97,240 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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C6 OCL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C6 OCL, 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 C6 OCL registered?

C6 OCL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is C6 OCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C6 OCL shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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