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A284 UYY

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,592 mi
Last recorded180,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA284 UYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 180,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front & rear propshaft rubber couplings very worn

front numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2007 163,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 163,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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A284 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc 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 A284 UYY, 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 A284 UYY registered?

A284 UYY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 June 1984.

Is A284 UYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A284 UYY 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.

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