MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
slight leak from center to rear exhaust
SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING ARMS .
SMALL CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN .
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B17 RAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 B17 RAC, 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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How do I check the history of B17 RAC?
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What year was B17 RAC registered?
B17 RAC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 June 1987.
Is B17 RAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for B17 RAC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B17 RAC have outstanding finance?
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