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BYJ 795Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,481 mi
Last recorded105,481 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYJ 795Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2008 105,481 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 102,708 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 99,464 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 99,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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BYJ 795Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BYJ 795Y, 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 BYJ 795Y registered?

BYJ 795Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 20 October 1982.

Is BYJ 795Y safe to buy?

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