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354 DBX

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Lpg 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

236,679 mi
Last recorded236,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration354 DBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2010 236,679 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 230,891 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 230,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 222,855 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 222,855 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 218,598 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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354 DBX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 133,039 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 354 DBX, 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 39 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 354 DBX registered?

354 DBX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is 354 DBX safe to buy?

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