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A349 NJK

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,336 mi
Last recorded127,336 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA349 NJK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 127,336 miles

slight binding to offside front brake

Pass 5 Mar 2008 127,125 miles

battery tray corroded

fuel tank breather hose split

nearside bonnet catch release mechanism broken

offside rear inner c/v boot perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2008 127,125 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery tray corroded

fuel tank breather hose split

nearside bonnet catch release mechanism broken

offside rear inner c/v boot perished

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2007 125,209 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 125,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery tray heavily corroded

bonnet release latch under bonnet broken-nearside

front brake discs corroded

front grill damaged

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

gearbox oil stained

handbrake cable mountings heavily corroded(strong advise)

no coolant in reservoir and radiator damp and in very poor condition

offside front inner wing corroded and holed

offside rear inner cv gaiter heavily perished

underside of vehicle corroded

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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A349 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A349 NJK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A349 NJK registered?

A349 NJK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A349 NJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A349 NJK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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