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B111 YYT

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

49,871 mi
Last recorded49,871 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB111 YYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 49,871 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2024 49,858 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 49,858 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Under wheel arch (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2023 49,824 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 49,791 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2021 49,733 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 49,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 49,563 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 49,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 49,449 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 49,111 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,984 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 48,636 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 48,215 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 47,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 47,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 47,095 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 46,976 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 46,883 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 46,731 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 46,518 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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B111 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 B111 YYT, 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 B111 YYT registered?

B111 YYT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B111 YYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B111 YYT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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