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B275 OLM

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,434 mi
Last recorded125,434 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB275 OLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 125,434 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 125,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 116,997 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 116,997 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 110,793 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 110,789 miles

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

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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B275 OLM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B275 OLM, 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 B275 OLM registered?

B275 OLM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B275 OLM safe to buy?

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