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A184 OST

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Lpg 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

188,191 mi
Last recorded188,191 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA184 OST
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2007 188,191 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 188,167 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 186,610 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 185,310 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 185,310 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2005 185,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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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A184 OST is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,839cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,160 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 A184 OST, 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 42 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 A184 OST registered?

A184 OST is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is A184 OST safe to buy?

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