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K444 KNN

1994 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,900 mi
Last recorded98,900 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class109,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK444 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 98,900 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 95,889 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 95,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front tyre sidewalls

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2017 95,866 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear and n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

brake pad light on

Pass 9 Nov 2015 86,957 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 86,991 miles

coil spring broken nsf (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring inappropriately repaired rear both (2.4.A.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 86,957 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear tyre walls damaged by run flat

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 82,485 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 79,069 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 78,651 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 78,651 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,968 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,717 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,677 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 73,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls starting too perrish.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,559 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sides rear tyres outer sidewalls starting too perrish.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 72,817 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 71,789 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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K444 KNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K444 KNN, 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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K444 KNN is a 1994 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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