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B121 YFB

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

111,840 mi
Last recorded111,840 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 YFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 111,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 111,327 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 110,782 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 110,027 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 109,004 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 109,004 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 107,744 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 104,339 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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B121 YFB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B121 YFB, 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 B121 YFB registered?

B121 YFB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 May 1985.

Is B121 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B121 YFB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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