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YLB 270X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,130 mi
Last recorded61,130 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLB 270X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 61,130 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 61,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 61,130 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 60,983 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 59,502 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 54,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 53,301 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 53,300 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,746 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,405 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 48,772 miles

rear diffhas oil leak

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2011 48,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

rear diffhas oil leak

Pass 14 May 2010 47,757 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,757 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 46,571 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre has a screw stuck in it

Fail 24 Sep 2008 46,570 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre has a screw stuck in it

Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,244 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Mar 2006 42,501 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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YLB 270X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YLB 270X, 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 YLB 270X registered?

YLB 270X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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