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B552 RDY

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

172,678 mi
Last recorded172,678 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB552 RDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 172,678 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 166,475 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 166,461 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B552 RDY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B552 RDY, 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 B552 RDY registered?

B552 RDY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 July 1985.

Is B552 RDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B552 RDY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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