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K329 FYN

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,779 mi
Last recorded88,779 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK329 FYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 88,779 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,775 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 88,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes rusty

offside hand brake effort low

slight play in both front upper suspension arms

slight play in both front wheel bearings

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in both font wheel bearings

slight play in both front upper suspension arms

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,508 miles

both rear disks in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front registration plate has small crack on n/s lower

Pass 11 Oct 2008 42,393 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 31,622 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 28,275 miles

all coil springs rusted

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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K329 FYN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K329 FYN, 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 K329 FYN registered?

K329 FYN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 July 1993.

Is K329 FYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K329 FYN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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