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A262 NJO

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,099 mi
Last recorded163,099 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA262 NJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2007 163,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 163,099 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 161,062 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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A262 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A262 NJO, 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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How do I check the history of A262 NJO?

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What year was A262 NJO registered?

A262 NJO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 January 1984.

Is A262 NJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A262 NJO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A262 NJO have outstanding finance?

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