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A20 BUL

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,666 mi
Last recorded47,666 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 BUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 47,666 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 47,510 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 47,128 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 47,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 46,308 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 46,051 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 45,553 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 45,304 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 44,684 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 43,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,770 miles

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2011 43,744 miles

n/s bonnet wont secure

o/s washer jet partially blocked

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2010 43,642 miles

n/s bonnet wont secure

Pass 30 May 2009 43,470 miles

cracking to both rear tyres

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 May 2009 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

cracking to both rear tyres

o/s washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jun 2008 43,105 miles

cracking to all tyres

Pass 19 Jul 2007 43,008 miles

cracking to all 4 tyres

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,914 miles

cracking to all tyres

Pass 15 Aug 2005 42,771 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2005 42,677 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

cracking to all tyres. recommend replacing soon

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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A20 BUL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 A20 BUL, 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 37 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 A20 BUL registered?

A20 BUL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 1989.

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