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D363 POV

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

157,985 mi
Last recorded157,985 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD363 POV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 157,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All the brakes are binding slightly the vehicle is able to move under its own power (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Sep 2024 157,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively All the brakes are binding slightly the vehicle is able to move under its own power (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,502 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 158,891 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 156,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 155,863 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 155,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 154,343 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From joiner to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 154,318 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From joiner to flexi. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 152,689 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 152,681 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 152,401 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 149,644 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 149,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 148,418 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 May 2013 148,418 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2009 147,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 143,744 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 143,111 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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D363 POV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 D363 POV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D363 POV registered?

D363 POV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D363 POV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D363 POV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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