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K356 SGC

1993 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,640 mi
Last recorded151,640 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class118,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK356 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 151,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 150,338 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011 150,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 149,312 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2010 149,312 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 148,217 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 144,484 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 139,915 miles

as before

Fail 29 May 2007 139,778 miles

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

handbrake travel

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 135,510 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 135,474 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

nearside front wiper blade

Pass 13 Jul 2005 129,725 miles

Offside windscreen wiper blade

Parking brake travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2005 129,725 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside windscreen wiper blade

Parking brake travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K356 SGC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K356 SGC, 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 K356 SGC registered?

K356 SGC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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