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WFR 559Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,647 mi
Last recorded120,647 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFR 559Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2006 120,647 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 120,981 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2005 117,332 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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WFR 559Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WFR 559Y, 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 WFR 559Y?

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What year was WFR 559Y registered?

WFR 559Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is WFR 559Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for WFR 559Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WFR 559Y have outstanding finance?

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