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D353 ENP

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,134 mi
Last recorded207,134 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD353 ENP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 207,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 206,609 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 206,489 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 206,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 204,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also front upper both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 204,570 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play also front upper both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2016 201,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 200,467 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 200,467 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2013 199,904 miles

general oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2013 199,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

general oil leaks

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 17 Jan 2012 197,345 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 187,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 179,212 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 171,627 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 171,627 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2008 162,725 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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D353 ENP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D353 ENP, 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 D353 ENP registered?

D353 ENP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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