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B445 XNF

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,267 mi
Last recorded102,267 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB445 XNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 102,267 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 102,267 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 102,120 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 102,117 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 101,896 miles

all four brake flexi hoses started corroding at ferules and should be considered

all four suspension coil springs corroded

offside front lower balljoint dust cover split

offside front tyre has nail/screw in tread

propshaft coulping front and rear started to perish

vehicle battery insecure retainer present but not fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2009 101,895 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

all four brake flexi hoses started corroding at ferules and should be considered

all four suspension coil springs corroded

offside front lower balljoint dust cover split

offside front tyre has nail/screw in tread

propshaft coulping front and rear started to perish

vehicle battery insecure retainer present but not fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 101,433 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 99,360 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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B445 XNF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 B445 XNF, 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 B445 XNF registered?

B445 XNF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 April 1985.

Is B445 XNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B445 XNF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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