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A301 LLP

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA301 LLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 102,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion offside front outer sill

exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 101,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 101,399 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear footbrake imbalance

Pass 24 Sep 2011 99,456 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Sep 2011 99,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,469 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,727 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2007 89,313 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 89,312 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 89,093 miles

1.RECOMEND ATTENSION BE PAID TO NEARSIDE FRONT JACKING POINT. †. †2.SURFACE CORROSION STARTING ON METAL BRAKE PIPES.RECOMEND ALL BE CHECKED ON EACH FUTURE SERVICE. †. †3.FLEXI BRAKE PIPE FERRELS ALSO STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION.CHECK EACH SER

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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A301 LLP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A301 LLP, 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 A301 LLP registered?

A301 LLP is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 November 1983.

Is A301 LLP safe to buy?

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