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D267 VJN

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,839 mi
Last recorded147,839 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD267 VJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 147,839 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 147,839 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 142,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 142,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 138,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 138,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 133,824 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 133,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wing near roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 129,091 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight corrosion around battery tray area, within anti roll bar mount area.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking/ perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 123,966 miles

Nearside steering idler slight play

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,647 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 118,632 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to fitted car seat.

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Apr 2016 118,547 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2015 115,339 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Apr 2015 115,287 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,719 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 110,719 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 107,752 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 107,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,228 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 106,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 105,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 105,517 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 105,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 104,769 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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D267 VJN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D267 VJN, 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 D267 VJN registered?

D267 VJN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 May 1987.

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