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A2 TSX

1989 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,852 mi
Last recorded166,852 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class127,629 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 166,852 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 166,841 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 163,809 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 163,805 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 161,299 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 161,291 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 161,210 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 158,697 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 157,187 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 157,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 154,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 151,346 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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A2 TSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 127,629 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 A2 TSX, 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 37 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 A2 TSX registered?

A2 TSX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is A2 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 TSX 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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