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A501 TWN

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,200 mi
Last recorded111,200 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA501 TWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 111,200 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 7 May 2009 111,200 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2007 110,741 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 110,741 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 110,491 miles

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 TWN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TWN, 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 A501 TWN registered?

A501 TWN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 August 1983.

Is A501 TWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A501 TWN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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