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A575 KDC

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,796 mi
Last recorded131,796 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA575 KDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 131,796 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 131,794 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 131,501 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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A575 KDC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A575 KDC, 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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How do I check the history of A575 KDC?

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What year was A575 KDC registered?

A575 KDC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A575 KDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A575 KDC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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