MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,547 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
signs of corrosion to o/s rear sill/floor section close to o/s rear suspension mounting
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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C242 MDS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C242 MDS, 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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How do I check the history of C242 MDS?
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What year was C242 MDS registered?
C242 MDS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C242 MDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C242 MDS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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