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C245 HYB

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,511 mi
Last recorded182,511 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC245 HYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 182,511 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body & chassis & brake pipes are covered in thick under seal

Fail 19 Jul 2022 182,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body & chassis & brake pipes are covered in thick under seal

Pass 22 Jul 2021 181,474 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 181,234 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 180,364 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 177,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 176,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 168,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 166,778 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 164,172 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 164,133 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 161,961 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

damage to bonnet

nearside front side repeater has movement not insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2007 159,097 miles

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion 0/sr flex slightley loose slight knock on o/sf suspension no wear found at time of test n/sf seat belt tight to insert

Pass 30 Jun 2006 158,874 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 158,839 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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C245 HYB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C245 HYB, 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 C245 HYB registered?

C245 HYB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 April 1986.

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