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E1 SYD

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,783 mi
Last recorded156,783 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 SYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2007 156,783 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 152,933 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 152,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear axle isulator bushes worn

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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E1 SYD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E1 SYD, 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 E1 SYD registered?

E1 SYD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is E1 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 SYD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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