MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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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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