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A716 KDV

1983 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,061 mi
Last recorded80,061 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class114,997 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA716 KDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 80,061 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 80,061 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 79,676 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 78,730 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 77,033 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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A716 KDV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 A716 KDV, 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 A716 KDV registered?

A716 KDV is a 1983 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A716 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A716 KDV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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