MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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AS PREVIOUS INSPECTION.374487889253
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.
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
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?
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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?
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