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YBJ 408X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,470 mi
Last recorded109,470 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBJ 408X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 109,470 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,781 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

front number plate damaged

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 105,020 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,063 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 99,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 98,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 95,270 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Mar 2007 95,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Apr 2006 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside &offside lower ball joints rubbers boots split

Pass 5 Apr 2006 92,345 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside &offside lower ball joints rubbers boots split

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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YBJ 408X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YBJ 408X, 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.

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What year was YBJ 408X registered?

YBJ 408X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 May 1982.

Is YBJ 408X safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBJ 408X shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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