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A71 VEW

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,438 mi
Last recorded104,438 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA71 VEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 104,438 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 104,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 104,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 100,622 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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A71 VEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A71 VEW, 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 A71 VEW registered?

A71 VEW is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 12 September 1983.

Is A71 VEW safe to buy?

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