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514 RBM

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

105,074 mi
Last recorded105,074 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration514 RBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 105,074 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 103,721 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 103,229 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 102,574 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 101,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 101,407 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 100,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 100,015 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 99,661 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 99,114 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 99,112 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 98,580 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 98,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 97,573 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 96,650 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 96,211 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 96,209 miles

Offside Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2011 95,424 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 94,985 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 94,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2008 93,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 92,771 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 91,581 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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514 RBM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,160 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 514 RBM, 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 42 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 514 RBM registered?

514 RBM is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 514 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 514 RBM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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