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BNO 283T

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,080 mi
Last recorded79,080 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNO 283T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 79,080 miles

corrosion to to brake pipes & flexi ferrules

play in steering joints

recenty undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2010 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to to brake pipes & flexi ferrules

play in steering joints

recenty undersealed

Pass 12 May 2006 79,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 79,020 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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BNO 283T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 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 BNO 283T, 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 48 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 BNO 283T registered?

BNO 283T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 September 1978.

Is BNO 283T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNO 283T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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