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C175 EHV

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,490 mi
Last recorded168,490 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC175 EHV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 168,490 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 167,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 166,561 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 164,394 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 164,338 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 162,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 159,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 157,998 miles

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

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

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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C175 EHV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C175 EHV, 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.

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What year was C175 EHV registered?

C175 EHV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 June 1986.

Is C175 EHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C175 EHV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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