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B105 WVG

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,121 mi
Last recorded170,121 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB105 WVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 170,121 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

near side rear wing corroded and holed, no sharp edge present

o/s brake pipes corroded

rear registration plate poor condition

sill covers fitted and wheel arch possible corrosion underneath

unable to view front brake pads clearly

Fail 4 Jan 2010 170,116 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

hole in outer wheel arches

o/s brake pipes corroded

play in steering box

sill covers fitted and wheel arch possible corrosion underneath

Fail 22 Jun 2009 170,022 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 165,042 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 165,040 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 159,733 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 159,730 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 May 2006 152,741 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s flasher rear been repaired

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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B105 WVG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 B105 WVG, 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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B105 WVG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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