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A666 VUU

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

265,409 mi
Last recorded265,409 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA666 VUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 265,409 miles

Lower gear box mounting slightly worn

Nearside Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 252,981 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 252,981 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 242,011 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 242,011 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all tyres changed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 227,892 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 227,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 218,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 212,304 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 206,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 200,003 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 200,002 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 194,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 190,128 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 190,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 184,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 183,493 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 183,493 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 177,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 173,790 miles

b oth front tie bars boots split

headlamp beam masks fitted

Fail 15 Dec 2005 176,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

both front tie bars rubber boots split

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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A666 VUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A666 VUU, 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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What year was A666 VUU registered?

A666 VUU is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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The MOT history for A666 VUU shows 21 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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