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B224 SDC

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,940 mi
Last recorded91,940 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB224 SDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 91,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 91,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 91,455 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 91,234 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 91,049 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 91,049 miles

Sound deadening material insecure UNDER BONNET (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective BLADES (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 90,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 89,207 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,994 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 88,994 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 88,387 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 88,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 87,702 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,714 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 82,038 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 78,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 74,959 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 74,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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B224 SDC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 133,039 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 B224 SDC, 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 39 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 B224 SDC registered?

B224 SDC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 July 1987.

Is B224 SDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B224 SDC shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B224 SDC have outstanding finance?

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