MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,220 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust rubbers poor
various pipes corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
slight free play in steering box †engine noisey tappets
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is B120 PLU safe to buy?
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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