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888 EOJ

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,354 mi
Last recorded87,354 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 EOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 87,354 miles

Both front inner arches previously repaired and undersealed

Fuel pipes corroded

NSR and OSR inner arch/ Rear sills previously repaired and undersealed

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface rust on under body

nsf jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2019 87,272 miles

All front suspension arms corroded (surfaced rust)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (jacking point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Surface rust on body and previous repairs on chassis

Fail 12 Apr 2019 87,257 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (inner arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All front suspension arms corroded (surfaced rust)

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

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

Surface rust on body and previous repairs on chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,640 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear outer cv boot split

Oil leak ()

sump pan corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 86,079 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 86,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,643 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,820 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 80,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 78,830 miles

exhaust mountings perishing

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,681 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,209 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 70,956 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 67,776 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 66,294 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 64,898 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 62,883 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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888 EOJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 888 EOJ, 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 888 EOJ registered?

888 EOJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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