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BRU 855A

1963 Mercedes-benz S-class

Bronze Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,498 mi
Last recorded63,498 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2022
Typical for 1963 Mercedes-benz S-class70,381 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBRU 855A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1963
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2022 63,498 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,425 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,350 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 163,282 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 63,136 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,131 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 62,968 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,090 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,678 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 61,373 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise slight noise at n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 16 Aug 2006 61,329 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,329 miles

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

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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BRU 855A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz S-class in Bronze with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1963 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 70,381 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BRU 855A, 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 63 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BRU 855A registered?

BRU 855A is a 1963 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 November 1963.

Is BRU 855A safe to buy?

The MOT history for BRU 855A shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BRU 855A have outstanding finance?

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