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A561 TPO

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

213,615 mi
Last recorded213,615 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2016
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA561 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2016 213,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 213,426 miles

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 212,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 210,770 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 210,163 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 209,263 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 209,261 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 204,983 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 204,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 203,779 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 203,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 201,728 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 201,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A561 TPO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A561 TPO, 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 A561 TPO registered?

A561 TPO is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A561 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A561 TPO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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