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D293 LEL

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5547cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,001 mi
Last recorded136,001 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD293 LEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,547cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 21 Sep 2012 136,001 miles

Battery insecure

Rear differential oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 133,599 miles

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

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

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

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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D293 LEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,547cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D293 LEL, 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 D293 LEL registered?

D293 LEL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D293 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D293 LEL shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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