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A382 GAL

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA382 GAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 89,592 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 88,991 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 88,671 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 84,528 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,372 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 84,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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A382 GAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A382 GAL, 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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How do I check the history of A382 GAL?

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What year was A382 GAL registered?

A382 GAL is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A382 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A382 GAL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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