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A501 BHR

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

343,578 mi
Last recorded343,578 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 BHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 343,578 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel hoses slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 343,578 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear shock absorber damping action slightly reduced

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel hoses slightly deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 342,989 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2012 342,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside outer sill damaged

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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A501 BHR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A501 BHR, 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 A501 BHR registered?

A501 BHR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A501 BHR safe to buy?

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