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A512 OPW

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,801 mi
Last recorded161,801 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 OPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 161,801 miles

AS PREVIOUS INSPECTION.374487889253

Fail 14 Oct 2009 161,758 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DETERIORATED. FLUID LEAKS LOWER RAD. N/S DOWNPIPE FLANGE WEAK/CORRODED

O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. O/S FRONT AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED. REAR FRONT TO REAR BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES CORRODED N/S ABOVE REAR AXLE.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 159,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTS DETERIORATED

Fail 1 Oct 2008 159,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

WATER LEAK FRONT

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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A512 OPW is a 1983 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 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 A512 OPW, 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 A512 OPW registered?

A512 OPW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 August 1983.

Is A512 OPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A512 OPW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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