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C538 YKE

1986 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,200 mi
Last recorded90,200 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class118,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC538 YKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,200 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 89,897 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 89,234 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,232 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,839 miles

Parking brake (on both sides) only just met efficiency may require adjustment/ repair

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,470 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 83,487 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,868 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 81,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery tray holed

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2007 81,911 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 80,765 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 78,016 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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C538 YKE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C538 YKE, 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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C538 YKE is a 1986 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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