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OYX 576Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYX 576Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 71,523 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 71,523 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2008 70,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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OYX 576Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OYX 576Y, 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 OYX 576Y registered?

OYX 576Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 December 1982.

Is OYX 576Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYX 576Y shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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