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C437 VMX

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,462 mi
Last recorded136,462 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 VMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,462 miles

rear screen damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,882 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 134,897 miles

damage to rear window

Pass 2 Apr 2013 133,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 130,940 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 130,930 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 127,758 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2010 127,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 124,423 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 124,423 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 120,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 113,677 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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C437 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C437 VMX, 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 C437 VMX registered?

C437 VMX is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C437 VMX safe to buy?

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