1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 5.0L Petrol · C720 EUL
1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (5.0L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1986. Recorded mileage 112,145 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,145 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 5.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 4973cc
C720 EUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 112,145 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C720 EUL Mileage History
- 21/06/2023111,247 mi
- 22/06/2023111,248 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2024111,634 mi+386 mi
- 07/07/2025112,135 mi+501 mi
- 23/07/2025112,145 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 430 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C720 EUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (C720 EUL) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing rear most arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear most arm (5.3.4 (b)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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