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A363 JPB

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,208 mi
Last recorded46,208 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA363 JPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,208 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 146,248 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 46,206 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 146,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 146,020 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 146,014 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake cable is rubbing rear o/s driveshaft

surface corrosion on main metal fuel pipe

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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A363 JPB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 A363 JPB, 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 A363 JPB registered?

A363 JPB is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A363 JPB safe to buy?

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