MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,749 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread bald (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front tyre perished and cracking
Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear tyre perished and cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front age cracked but not showing cords
Nearside Rear age cracked but not showing cords
Offside Rear age cracked but not showing cords
Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front age cracked but not showing cords
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear age cracked but not showing cords
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear age cracked but not showing cords
Engine has some small oil leaks.
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
both rear and n/s/f tyre perishing badly between treads
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/f screen washer jet partially blocked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f screen washer jet partially blocked
advise bothfront tyres have small cracks on side walls
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise bothfront tyres have small cracks on side walls
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
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A266 JBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 A266 JBW, 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 A266 JBW registered?
A266 JBW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A266 JBW safe to buy?
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