MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,128 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s front tyre inner edge bald
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s front tyre inner edge bald
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A5 BFA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 A5 BFA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A5 BFA?
You can check the full history of A5 BFA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A5 BFA registered?
A5 BFA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 October 1987.
Is A5 BFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for A5 BFA shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A5 BFA have outstanding finance?
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