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A814 SBV

1984 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,950 mi
Last recorded180,950 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class109,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA814 SBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 180,950 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (at central union junction) (1.1.11 (c))

front to back fuel pipes corroded

slight leak gearbox and rear diff

Pass 23 Aug 2019 180,328 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

centre exhaust repaired

Pass 31 Aug 2018 179,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 179,240 miles

Exhaust system insecure central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 175,389 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 170,049 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 165,750 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 165,646 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 161,029 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 156,912 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 151,894 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 151,863 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 146,713 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 146,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 142,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 138,725 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 131,019 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 125,954 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 121,441 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 117,461 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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A814 SBV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A814 SBV, 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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A814 SBV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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