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C527 VLA

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC527 VLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2008 101,842 miles

sills cannot be checked due to being fitted with skirts

Pass 6 Jul 2007 101,126 miles

brake pipe tooffside rear hose corroding

possible leak at power steering box

slight bind at offside rear brake

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,025 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 99,025 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C527 VLA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc 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 C527 VLA, 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 C527 VLA?

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What year was C527 VLA registered?

C527 VLA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 February 1986.

Is C527 VLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C527 VLA 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.

Does C527 VLA have outstanding finance?

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