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A24 MPL

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,101 mi
Last recorded1,101 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA24 MPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 1,101 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shoes slightly grabbing and handbrake abit stiff, advise inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 1,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn control/sabilizer arm bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shoes slightly grabbing, advise inspection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 944 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 812 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 693 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 669 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 13 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 100,730 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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A24 MPL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 114,678 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 A24 MPL, 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 41 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 A24 MPL registered?

A24 MPL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 June 1985.

Is A24 MPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A24 MPL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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