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11W451

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

159,663 mi
Last recorded159,663 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration11W451
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2006 159,663 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

nearside sill starting to rust

wheel arches corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2006 159,663 miles

nearside sill starting to rust

wheel arches corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2006 159,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 158,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 158,966 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2005 158,958 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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11W451 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 114,997 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 11W451, 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 43 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 11W451 registered?

11W451 is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1983.

Is 11W451 safe to buy?

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