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C164 APY

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,333 mi
Last recorded148,333 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC164 APY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 148,333 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2013 148,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 144,578 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 144,404 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 143,799 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 143,630 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 143,184 miles

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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C164 APY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 118,246 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 C164 APY, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C164 APY?

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What year was C164 APY registered?

C164 APY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C164 APY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C164 APY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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