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D377 FDL

1987 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 5600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,843 mi
Last recorded57,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class133,039 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD377 FDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,843 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 57,839 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 57,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 57,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 57,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

orange marker lights at front

Fail 28 Jun 2017 57,578 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

orange marker lights at front

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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D377 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 5,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D377 FDL, 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 D377 FDL registered?

D377 FDL is a 1987 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D377 FDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D377 FDL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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