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RHN 20X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

272,665 mi
Last recorded272,665 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHN 20X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 272,665 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

floors flinches sills been weled blacked up poor job advise

Pass 8 May 2009 272,665 miles

floors flinches sills been weled blacked up poor job advise

Pass 12 Apr 2008 268,990 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2008 268,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 260,866 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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RHN 20X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,910 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 RHN 20X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RHN 20X?

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What year was RHN 20X registered?

RHN 20X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 January 1982.

Is RHN 20X safe to buy?

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