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467 HLW

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,023 mi
Last recorded41,023 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration467 HLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 41,023 miles

Fuel Cap Seal Slight Perishing

Steering arm Idler worn

Fail 30 Jun 2026 41,023 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Cap Seal Slight Perishing

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering arm Idler worn

Pass 4 Apr 2025 40,849 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2025 40,849 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 39,049 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 38,998 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,691 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 38,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 38,427 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 37,972 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 37,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 36,851 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,460 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 35,456 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,342 miles

unable to see rear pads to check wear

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,190 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 31,043 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 31,043 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 29,815 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,951 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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467 HLW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 467 HLW, 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 467 HLW registered?

467 HLW is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 1987.

Is 467 HLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 467 HLW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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