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B17 RAC

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,188 mi
Last recorded161,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 RAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 161,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 160,736 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 157,657 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 153,328 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 141,904 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 141,904 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 141,675 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 141,099 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 141,099 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,740 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 137,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 132,314 miles

slight leak from center to rear exhaust

Pass 9 May 2006 129,342 miles

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.

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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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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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.

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