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C240 LBH

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,438 mi
Last recorded11,438 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 LBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2022 11,438 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 11,019 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 11,019 miles

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 10,415 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 10,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,031 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 9,378 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,968 miles

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 7,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 7,692 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 6,054 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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C240 LBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C240 LBH, 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 C240 LBH registered?

C240 LBH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C240 LBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C240 LBH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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