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A778 UUL

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,985 mi
Last recorded121,985 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA778 UUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2009 121,985 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 121,985 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 121,981 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 111,242 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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A778 UUL is a 1984 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 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 A778 UUL, 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 A778 UUL registered?

A778 UUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 April 1984.

Is A778 UUL safe to buy?

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