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BAZ 7951

1988 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,335 mi
Last recorded164,335 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2005
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class126,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 7951
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2005 164,335 miles

nearside door handle broken

Fail 8 Sep 2005 164,335 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BAZ 7951 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 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 BAZ 7951, 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 38 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 BAZ 7951 registered?

BAZ 7951 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is BAZ 7951 safe to buy?

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