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B261 RLO

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,351 mi
Last recorded121,351 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2009 121,351 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 119,638 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 116,500 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 116,827 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 108,739 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside head light cracked

offside front ball joint rubber split

oil leak

petrol cap seal starting to crack

play in steering idle box nearside

rear brake ferrauls rusty †

rear nearside & offside sills starting to corroid

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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B261 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B261 RLO, 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 B261 RLO registered?

B261 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B261 RLO safe to buy?

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