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B681 YHM

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,274 mi
Last recorded135,274 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB681 YHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 135,274 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light on

offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 8 Aug 2014 135,257 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake warning light on

offside wiper blade splitting

Fail 26 Jun 2013 131,977 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres splitting

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 131,977 miles

both rear tyres splitting

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 129,840 miles

both rear tyres slightly perishing

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 127,073 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2010 124,514 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 120,496 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 120,496 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,475 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 113,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 111,964 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 111,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside 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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B681 YHM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 B681 YHM, 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 B681 YHM registered?

B681 YHM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B681 YHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B681 YHM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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