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B656 VLJ

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,252 mi
Last recorded134,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB656 VLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,252 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 132,597 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 132,593 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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B656 VLJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B656 VLJ, 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 B656 VLJ registered?

B656 VLJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 April 1987.

Is B656 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B656 VLJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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