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C248 LOH

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,962 mi
Last recorded102,962 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 LOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 102,962 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 97,787 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 94,283 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fuel lines slightly corroded

Nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slightl play to nearside rear wheel

Small cracks in belts

Small engine oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2006 94,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edge

Both rear brakes pipes slightly corroded

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Rear brakes disc's worn

Small cracks in auxiliary belt

Small engine oil leak

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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C248 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C248 LOH, 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 C248 LOH registered?

C248 LOH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C248 LOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C248 LOH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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