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A270 VUV

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,076 mi
Last recorded70,076 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA270 VUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,076 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,123 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 69,123 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 67,895 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 67,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 66,916 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,916 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,967 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 65,967 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 64,988 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 64,309 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 64,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A270 VUV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 A270 VUV, 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 A270 VUV registered?

A270 VUV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A270 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A270 VUV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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