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44 TD

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,177 mi
Last recorded118,177 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 TD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 118,177 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 118,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 118,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under body and brake pipes under sealed

Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,951 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 2 Dec 2019 117,922 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 117,612 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body under sealed

Pass 8 Dec 2017 117,458 miles

play in steering rack joints

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,770 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 9 Aug 2016 116,770 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 2 Nov 2011 116,441 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 115,321 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,460 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 113,520 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 113,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 May 2007 112,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 111,664 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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44 TD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 44 TD, 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 44 TD registered?

44 TD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 October 1983.

Is 44 TD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 44 TD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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