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D27 VMB

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,966 mi
Last recorded126,966 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 VMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 126,966 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 126,533 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 May 2009 126,533 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 126,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 125,474 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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D27 VMB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D27 VMB, 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 D27 VMB registered?

D27 VMB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 March 1987.

Is D27 VMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D27 VMB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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