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C417 YFH

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationC417 YFH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010
Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,388 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 102,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 102,162 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 101,694 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,938 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 99,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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C417 YFH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C417 YFH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C417 YFH?

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What year was C417 YFH registered?

C417 YFH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C417 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C417 YFH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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