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UAR 561Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,627 mi
Last recorded58,627 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAR 561Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 58,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 58,578 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,207 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 58,204 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 58,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 58,172 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 57,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 57,390 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,331 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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UAR 561Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UAR 561Y, 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 UAR 561Y registered?

UAR 561Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is UAR 561Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAR 561Y shows 9 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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