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B11 MSS

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

307,082 mi
Last recorded307,082 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 MSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2006 307,082 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 307,021 miles

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

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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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B11 MSS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B11 MSS, 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 B11 MSS registered?

B11 MSS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is B11 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 MSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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