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D20 TOY

1997 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,020 mi
Last recorded77,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class103,857 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD20 TOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 77,020 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 77,020 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 75,121 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,388 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 67,411 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 65,081 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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D20 TOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 103,857 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 D20 TOY, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D20 TOY registered?

D20 TOY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is D20 TOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for D20 TOY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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