MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front lower suspension ball joints & both steering track rod ends have split seals
brake pedal spongy
nearside rear suspension wishbone corroding
offside side sill corroding at front jacking point
spare tyre flat
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front lower suspension ball joints & both steering track rod ends have split seals
brake pedal spongy
nearside rear suspension wishbone corroding
offside side sill corroding at front jacking point
spare tyre flat
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FLD 812Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 FLD 812Y, 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 FLD 812Y registered?
FLD 812Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1982.
Is FLD 812Y safe to buy?
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