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A58 SYT

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,570 mi
Last recorded132,570 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA58 SYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2008 132,570 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 132,570 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 128,010 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

front number plate cracked

off side rear outer wing damaged

oil; leak from engine / gearbox

Fail 12 May 2007 128,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear outer wing damaged

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2006 124,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A58 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc 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 A58 SYT, 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 A58 SYT registered?

A58 SYT is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A58 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A58 SYT 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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