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D125 DPF

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,428 mi
Last recorded187,428 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD125 DPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 187,428 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 185,689 miles

nearside lower ball joint slight play

offside upper ball joint slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2007 184,661 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 184,659 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

full retest vechile only done 3 miles from pevious test

Fail 5 Jun 2007 184,657 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D125 DPF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D125 DPF, 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 D125 DPF registered?

D125 DPF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 January 1987.

Is D125 DPF safe to buy?

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