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C519 GJA

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,793 mi
Last recorded50,793 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC519 GJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,793 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 50,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,686 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,545 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 50,463 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,673 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 49,673 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just passable (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 48,447 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 48,447 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 48,143 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 47,869 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 47,406 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,405 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 47,109 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 46,659 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 46,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 46,207 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,902 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 45,171 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 44,818 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 44,287 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 43,784 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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C519 GJA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C519 GJA, 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 C519 GJA registered?

C519 GJA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C519 GJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C519 GJA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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