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A470 AMK

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA470 AMK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,248 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 120,084 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 8 Oct 2008 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jul 2007 117,248 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 117,242 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2006 114,558 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 114,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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A470 AMK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A470 AMK, 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 A470 AMK registered?

A470 AMK is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A470 AMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A470 AMK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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