MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
corrosion in both front chassis
corrosion in both front inner wings
corrosion in metal brake pipes at rear
n/s/f brake slight bind
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion in both front chassis
corrosion in both front inner wings
corrosion in metal brake pipes at rear
n/s/f brake slight bind
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r hand brake performance low
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E486 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 126,010 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 E486 CNS, 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 38 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 E486 CNS registered?
E486 CNS is a 1988 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E486 CNS safe to buy?
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