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D171 OTX

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,227 mi
Last recorded124,227 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD171 OTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,227 miles

Advise front discs corroded

Advise front registration plate cracked

Advise prop shaft bush deteriorated

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise unable to see front pads

Advise unable to see rear pads

Battery insecure

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 124,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise front discs corroded

Advise front registration plate cracked

Advise prop shaft bush deteriorated

Advise rear discs corroded

Advise unable to see front pads

Advise unable to see rear pads

Battery insecure

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2005 124,090 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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D171 OTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D171 OTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D171 OTX registered?

D171 OTX is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D171 OTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D171 OTX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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