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K18 ALT

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,157 mi
Last recorded170,157 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 ALT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,987cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 170,157 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2007 147,037 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 147,037 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 128,938 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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K18 ALT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,987cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K18 ALT, 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 K18 ALT registered?

K18 ALT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is K18 ALT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 ALT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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