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D338 SFC

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,241 mi
Last recorded153,241 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD338 SFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 153,241 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 153,241 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,090 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in steering offside

Pass 22 Jul 2008 153,086 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 153,071 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 152,968 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 152,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2006 152,103 miles

unable to access condition of front brake pads

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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D338 SFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D338 SFC, 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 D338 SFC registered?

D338 SFC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D338 SFC safe to buy?

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