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D271 UGO

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

198,858 mi
Last recorded198,858 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD271 UGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 198,858 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 198,848 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 198,042 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis and iron work

Fail 7 Dec 2022 198,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to chassis and iron work

Pass 10 Nov 2021 197,552 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 197,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 194,954 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and leaking around joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

back seat missing

Fail 15 Oct 2020 194,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak down pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded and leaking around joints (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 192,470 miles

susspesion pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Aug 2018 188,689 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion and heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Jan 2018 188,649 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

fuel pipe at rear slightly corroded

outer cover sills fitted

under side and rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2017 187,386 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

parking brake only got 16%

Pass 29 Jan 2016 184,775 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 184,764 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 183,858 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 183,170 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 180,397 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 177,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 177,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 174,590 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 173,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 171,326 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 169,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 167,459 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 165,205 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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D271 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 D271 UGO, 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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D271 UGO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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