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D255 DPL

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

272,456 mi
Last recorded272,456 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD255 DPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 272,456 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 270,232 miles

205/55/16 tyres fitted to front of vehicle 225/55/16 tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

left hand drive headlights fitted with beam image stickers

Fail 7 Jun 2011 270,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

track rod ends fouling road wheels

Pass 2 Feb 2007 268,390 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2007 268,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 268,296 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D255 DPL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc 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 D255 DPL, 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 D255 DPL registered?

D255 DPL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 July 1987.

Is D255 DPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D255 DPL 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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