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A284 RGJ

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,349 mi
Last recorded130,349 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2006
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA284 RGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2006 130,349 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 130,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A284 RGJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 114,997 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 A284 RGJ, 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 43 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 A284 RGJ registered?

A284 RGJ is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is A284 RGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A284 RGJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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