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A650 TNK

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

207,429 mi
Last recorded207,429 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA650 TNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 207,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

blue smoke emits from rear of vehicle

n/s/f lower arm balljoint gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2009 207,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

blue smoke emits from rear of vehicle

n/s/f lower arm balljoint gaitor split

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2008 200,639 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 200,636 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 193,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 193,568 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2006 185,071 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2006 185,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing thin

o/s headlamp glass chipped

Fail 9 Jun 2006 184,865 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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A650 TNK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 A650 TNK, 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 A650 TNK registered?

A650 TNK is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 August 1983.

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