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B575 EYB

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,092 mi
Last recorded115,092 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB575 EYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 115,092 miles

both rear chassis rusty

o/s/f chassis leg rusty by suspension mount(under w/arch)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 115,092 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear chassis rusty

o/s/f chassis leg rusty by suspension mount(under w/arch)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 115,044 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 114,758 miles

both rear chassis rails rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2008 114,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear chassis rails rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2007 113,346 miles

n/s/r h/brake efficiency just in limit

o/s/f brake sticking

Pass 31 May 2006 111,996 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 111,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight smoking on idle

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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B575 EYB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B575 EYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B575 EYB registered?

B575 EYB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 February 1985.

Is B575 EYB safe to buy?

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