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A266 JBW

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,749 mi
Last recorded41,749 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA266 JBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 41,749 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 39,528 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,596 miles

Nearside Front age cracked but not showing cords

Nearside Rear age cracked but not showing cords

Offside Rear age cracked but not showing cords

Fail 25 Nov 2016 38,596 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 38,164 miles

Engine has some small oil leaks.

Pass 25 Nov 2014 37,846 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 37,820 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,556 miles

both rear and n/s/f tyre perishing badly between treads

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,250 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 37,250 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 36,822 miles

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 16 Nov 2010 36,471 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 35,941 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 35,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f screen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 1 Oct 2008 33,436 miles

advise bothfront tyres have small cracks on side walls

Fail 30 Sep 2008 33,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 33,077 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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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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