MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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A227 XTL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 A227 XTL, 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 A227 XTL registered?
A227 XTL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 1984.
Is A227 XTL safe to buy?
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