MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs pitted
o/s and n/s/f chassis rail corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front and rear brake disc's pitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
O/S and N/S/F chassis rail corroded
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
boot floor pan corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion to front and rear chassis rails
heavy corrosion around abs pump mounting
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
boot floor pan corroded
both rear wheel arches corroded
corrosion to front and rear chassis rails
heavy corrosion around abs pump mounting
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front inner wings starting to corrode
both outer sill panels starting to corrode
both rear chassis rail starting to corrode
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front inner wings starting to corrode
both outer sill panels starting to corrode
both rear chassis rail starting to corrode
Nail in rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front and rear discs slightly scored
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A379 XGN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 A379 XGN, 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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A379 XGN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 November 1987.
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