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C376 TPF

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC376 TPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2008
Fail 25 Sep 2008 146,463 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 144,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 142,142 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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C376 TPF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in White 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 C376 TPF, 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 C376 TPF?

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What year was C376 TPF registered?

C376 TPF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1986.

Is C376 TPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C376 TPF 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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