MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,119 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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A199 BHL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A199 BHL, 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 A199 BHL registered?
A199 BHL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 October 1983.
Is A199 BHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for A199 BHL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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