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DJF 969Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,013 mi
Last recorded147,013 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJF 969Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 147,013 miles
Fail 17 May 2009 147,002 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

bad engine oil leaks

engine smoking, just acceptable

exhaust repairs may alter emission test results

front metal brake pipes corroded

front to rear fuel and brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside door mirror cracked

play in steering system

rear chassis rails starting to corrode

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2008 136,183 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 132,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 126,391 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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DJF 969Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DJF 969Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DJF 969Y registered?

DJF 969Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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