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A326 UGF

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

101,062 mi
Last recorded101,062 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA326 UGF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 101,062 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 99,489 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2009 98,392 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,760 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 91,760 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

brake pad warning light flashing on

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,126 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 83,126 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

ignition lead damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,952 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 75,949 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2005 72,781 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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A326 UGF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 A326 UGF, 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 A326 UGF registered?

A326 UGF is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 November 1983.

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