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D276 UGP

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,322 mi
Last recorded169,322 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD276 UGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2008 169,322 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine and gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2007 165,273 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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D276 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D276 UGP, 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 D276 UGP registered?

D276 UGP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 May 1987.

Is D276 UGP safe to buy?

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