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BLZ 8523

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

559,878 mi
Last recorded559,878 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 8523
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 559,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safty catch seized

front discs worn

front part of o.s.f. chassis corroded

heavy underseal on chassis repairs so unable to see if fully welded ???

o.s.f. subframe rubbre bush contaminated with iol

o.s.f. wing corroded

o.s.f.inner wing corroded

suspect steering box has just been cleaned but no leaks at time of retest

tread getting low on rear tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2009 559,878 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet safty catch seized

front discs worn

front part of o.s.f. chassis corroded

o.s.f. subframe rubbre bush contaminated with iol

o.s.f.inner wing corroded

tread getting low on rear tyres

Pass 9 Oct 2008 552,290 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges and ns has cuts in tread ??

o.s.f. subframe mounting badley contaminated with oil

Fail 8 Oct 2008 552,290 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on edges and ns has cuts in tread ??

o.s.f. subframe mounting badley contaminated with oil

Pass 10 Oct 2007 541,130 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Oct 2007 541,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

rear footbrake effort getting low

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2006 525,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2006 525,008 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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BLZ 8523 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 BLZ 8523, 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 37 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 BLZ 8523 registered?

BLZ 8523 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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