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D169 BRP

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,823 mi
Last recorded139,823 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD169 BRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 139,823 miles

drivers seat worn

Pass 21 Feb 2012 138,802 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 138,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

slight brake pedal judder

Pass 22 Feb 2011 137,643 miles

drivers seat back

front propshaft coupling worn

Pass 25 Feb 2010 135,832 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 133,398 miles

slight dampness around steering box and damper

Pass 22 Feb 2008 130,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 127,843 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 127,843 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 124,379 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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D169 BRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 133,039 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 D169 BRP, 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 39 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 D169 BRP registered?

D169 BRP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 March 1987.

Is D169 BRP safe to buy?

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