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HUI 3980

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,083 mi
Last recorded149,083 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUI 3980
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 149,083 miles

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

dry suspension bush osr

Pass 23 Sep 2011 148,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 25 May 2010 148,921 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 148,920 miles

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

Both fronts and nearside rear tyre outer side walls are perrished.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 148,871 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 142,461 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 142,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

FUEL PIPES BADLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Jul 2005 135,828 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 135,818 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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HUI 3980 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HUI 3980, 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.

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What year was HUI 3980 registered?

HUI 3980 is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 September 1993.

Is HUI 3980 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUI 3980 shows 9 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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