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A636 JLW

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,084 mi
Last recorded44,084 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA636 JLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,084 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 36,893 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 34,451 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 34,451 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,435 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,435 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,435 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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A636 JLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,160 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 A636 JLW, 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 42 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 A636 JLW?

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What year was A636 JLW registered?

A636 JLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is A636 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A636 JLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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