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B120 PLU

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB120 PLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 88,220 miles

exhaust rubbers poor

various pipes corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,515 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 79,515 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 73,737 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 73,737 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2008 70,148 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 70,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,453 miles

slight free play in steering box †engine noisey tappets

Pass 28 Mar 2006 63,980 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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B120 PLU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B120 PLU, 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 B120 PLU registered?

B120 PLU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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The MOT history for B120 PLU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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