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A20 TBD

1990 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

251,275 mi
Last recorded251,275 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class131,903 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 TBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 251,275 miles

both front tyres very close to legal limit on outter edges

n/s/r antiroll bar drop link has slight play

slight corrosion to rear rigded brake line

slight play in both front wheel bearings

very strong advise play in n/s/f antiroll bar end/top arm bushes

very strong advise play in o/s/f lower ball joint!!!

Pass 17 Jan 2006 237,071 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 237,071 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 TBD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 131,903 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TBD, 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 36 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 TBD registered?

A20 TBD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 June 1990.

Is A20 TBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 TBD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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