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D184 BGV

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Beige Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,563 mi
Last recorded148,563 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD184 BGV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2006 148,563 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 145,809 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 145,809 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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D184 BGV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D184 BGV, 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 D184 BGV registered?

D184 BGV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 January 1987.

Is D184 BGV safe to buy?

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