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D232 GCD

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,507 mi
Last recorded183,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD232 GCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 183,507 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 183,507 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2007 180,903 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 180,903 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 178,073 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 137,023 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
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D232 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D232 GCD, 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 D232 GCD registered?

D232 GCD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D232 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D232 GCD shows 6 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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