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A10 DLV

1985 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,409 mi
Last recorded78,409 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class114,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 DLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 70,417 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 70,417 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,860 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,085 miles

Fuel filter shows signs of weeping.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

propshaft defective

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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A10 DLV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 114,678 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 A10 DLV, 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 41 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 A10 DLV registered?

A10 DLV is a 1985 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is A10 DLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 DLV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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