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B720 HAN

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,108 mi
Last recorded133,108 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB720 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2006 133,108 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 132,142 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 132,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s rear floor corroded in boot [rear end]

slight oil leaks from steering box

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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B720 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B720 HAN, 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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How do I check the history of B720 HAN?

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What year was B720 HAN registered?

B720 HAN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B720 HAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B720 HAN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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