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A138 PND

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,620 mi
Last recorded127,620 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA138 PND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 127,620 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 127,552 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

slight power steering oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2017 127,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

slight power steering oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 125,180 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres wearing badly inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2014 125,180 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres wearing very badly inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2013 121,922 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 118,963 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 118,946 miles

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 116,119 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 113,169 miles

O/S/F TRACKROD BADLY BENT.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 113,126 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

O/S/F TRACKROD BADLY BENT.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 110,647 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 110,501 miles

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

frt tyres close to limit worn edges,rear silencer corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2008 107,657 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,636 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 105,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 102,199 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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A138 PND is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A138 PND, 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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A138 PND is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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