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4 YE

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

247,741 mi
Last recorded247,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 YE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 247,741 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 246,957 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 246,724 miles

rear petrol pipes corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2019 246,707 miles

rear fuel pipes very corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2016 246,654 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2014 246,597 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 246,420 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 246,400 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 246,318 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 246,132 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 245,820 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 245,723 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 245,625 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 245,591 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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4 YE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 4 YE, 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 4 YE registered?

4 YE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1987.

Is 4 YE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4 YE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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