CarVerify

Free Car Check

A7 DOB

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

275,499 mi
Last recorded275,499 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 DOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 275,499 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 272,974 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

this car is excessively corroded underneath and bodywork

Fail 13 Feb 2014 272,974 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

this car is excessively corroded underneath and bodywork

Pass 18 Jan 2013 270,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 268,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 268,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 265,878 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front chassis rail corrored and weak

Pass 20 Jan 2010 263,391 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 263,385 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 260,014 miles

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

n/s front inner wing corroding

o/s front chassis corroding

Fail 29 Dec 2008 259,971 miles

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

n/s front inner wing corroding

o/s front chassis corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2008 252,087 miles

slight leak steering box

Pass 8 Jan 2007 242,842 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
Full Mercedes-benz S-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A7 DOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 A7 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A7 DOB?

You can check the full history of A7 DOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A7 DOB registered?

A7 DOB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is A7 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 DOB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A7 DOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A7 DOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.