1994 Mercedes-Benz S — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age
32 years
Current Age
59.5%
Latest Pass Rate
37
Total Tests (All Years)
99,053 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Insufficient data for same-age comparison.
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2017High Fail Rate
59.5%
Age (yrs) 23Tests 37Avg Mileage 99,053Top Failure Suspension — 43.2%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1994 Mercedes-Benz S, with age trends.
Suspension
43.2%
— Consistent
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
40.5%
— Consistent
Brakes
32.4%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
32.4%
— Consistent
Tyres
18.9%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 43.2% (23 yrs) | 43.2% (23 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions | 40.5% (23 yrs) | 40.5% (23 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 32.4% (23 yrs) | 32.4% (23 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 32.4% (23 yrs) | 32.4% (23 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 18.9% (23 yrs) | 18.9% (23 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz S cars manufactured in 1994 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2017 to 2017, covering 37 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.