MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
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A872 VUU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 118,246 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 A872 VUU, 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 40 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 A872 VUU registered?
A872 VUU is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 July 1986.
Is A872 VUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for A872 VUU 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.
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