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C277 CCR

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,886 mi
Last recorded100,886 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC277 CCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 100,886 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 99,694 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 99,378 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 97,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion leg to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Mar 2016 97,001 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion leg to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 94,773 miles

minor corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,209 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 93,209 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 91,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 91,403 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,881 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

front cross member has slight corrossion

nearside front chassis rail advanced corrossion

nearside rear tyre getting low on edges

rear fuel pipes have advanced corrossion

Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear chassis rails have advanced corrossion

front cross member has slight corrossion

nearside front chassis rail has advanced corrossion

nearside rear tyre getting low edges

rear fuel pipes have advanced corrossion

Pass 29 Mar 2010 89,094 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 87,959 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 87,959 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 87,493 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,828 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 83,071 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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C277 CCR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C277 CCR, 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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C277 CCR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 June 1986.

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