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ABV 340Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Diesel 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABV 340Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2013 108,996 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 109,960 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Fail 11 Apr 2012 106,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

offside front tyre outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 96,074 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 96,073 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 93,418 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 91,506 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 84,320 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 77,130 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 76,963 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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ABV 340Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 107,910 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 ABV 340Y, 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 44 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 ABV 340Y registered?

ABV 340Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 November 1982.

Is ABV 340Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABV 340Y shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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