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B308 OGY

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,389 mi
Last recorded147,389 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 OGY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 147,389 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 146,592 miles

fuel pipe frt to rear perishing badly n/s/f tyre worn edges worn and perishing atten handbrake handle n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 21 Jul 2008 146,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel pipe frt to rear perishing badly n/s/f tyre worn edges worn and perishing atten handbrake handle n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2007 144,334 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 142,091 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 142,091 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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B308 OGY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B308 OGY, 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 B308 OGY registered?

B308 OGY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B308 OGY safe to buy?

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