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C268 KJW

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,919 mi
Last recorded128,919 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC268 KJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 128,919 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 128,919 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2009 127,762 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 127,762 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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C268 KJW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C268 KJW, 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 C268 KJW registered?

C268 KJW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 May 1986.

Is C268 KJW safe to buy?

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