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B45 AJD

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,630 mi
Last recorded161,630 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB45 AJD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2006 161,630 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 161,630 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B45 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B45 AJD, 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 B45 AJD registered?

B45 AJD is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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