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A359 SHY

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,802 mi
Last recorded124,802 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA359 SHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2024 124,802 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 124,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 124,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,459 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 124,288 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,279 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 124,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 124,002 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 123,998 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 123,994 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 123,989 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 123,984 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 123,981 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 123,977 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 123,960 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 123,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 123,755 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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A359 SHY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A359 SHY, 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 A359 SHY registered?

A359 SHY is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A359 SHY safe to buy?

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