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A611 JAR

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,969 mi
Last recorded123,969 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA611 JAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,969 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,969 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 123,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 123,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 123,969 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 123,969 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 123,969 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 123,969 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 123,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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A611 JAR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A611 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A611 JAR registered?

A611 JAR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 September 1983.

Is A611 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A611 JAR shows 9 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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