MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
559,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
both rear tyres worn on edges
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
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)
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?
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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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