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D211 LUA

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,516 mi
Last recorded162,516 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD211 LUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 162,516 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

dip beam and main beam slightly dim

Fail 7 Sep 2015 162,484 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mount area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive as above (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 162,390 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

play in steering system

slight play in offside rear wheel

Fail 20 Apr 2011 162,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

play in steering system

slight play in offside rear wheel

Pass 31 Mar 2010 157,417 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 157,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 152,866 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 152,866 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 149,950 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 147,141 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 146,478 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 141,023 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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D211 LUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D211 LUA, 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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D211 LUA is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 February 1987.

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