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A581 SAR

1984 Mercedes Unknown

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

80,744 mi
Last recorded80,744 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA581 SAR
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 80,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 79,992 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 79,980 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering column area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 79,709 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 79,709 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently ( adjusted catch but highly advise replacement ) (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 79,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 79,384 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired NEARSIDE FRONT STEP/SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 79,365 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced NEARSIDE FRONT STEP/SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT STEP/SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,205 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 79,201 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,044 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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A581 SAR is a 1984 Mercedes Unknown in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 42 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A581 SAR is a 1984 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 16 April 1984.

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