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F205 OFC

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,781 mi
Last recorded94,781 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 OFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 94,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 94,390 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 94,281 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 93,966 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 93,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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F205 OFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 F205 OFC, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F205 OFC?

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What year was F205 OFC registered?

F205 OFC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F205 OFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F205 OFC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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