MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,734 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front jacking point has corrosion
offside rear jacking point has corrosion
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low on application (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
offside front jacking point has corrosion
offside rear jacking point has corrosion
unable to view outer front brake pads due to vehicle design
unable to view rear brake pads due to vehicle design
All position lamps not working all sidelights not working when switched on (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake pads binding
unable to view outer front brake pads due to vehicle design
unable to view rear brake pads due to vehicle design
Offside Front windscreen washer not working ono/s jet n/s jet clearing both sides of screen
Rear both brakes binding
engine coolant boiled over during test
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front grill slightly insecure
headlamps slightly yellow
rear brakes slight blind
Both rear brakes binding
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to view rear brake pads due to manufacturers design
corrosion around o/s front jacking points
unable to view front brake outer pads due to manufacturers design
Both rear brakes binding
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Unable to view rear brake pads due to manufacturers design
corrosion around o/s front jacking points
unable to view front brake outer pads due to manufacturers design
Both rear brakes binding slightly
headlight washers not working
n/s front brake binding slightly
unable to view rear brake pads due to manufacturers design
Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
side repeater except (April/1986)
side repeater except (April/1986)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
both front bottom ball joint dust covers split
os and ns rear chassis to floors starting to corrode
osf inner wing bay starting to corrode
Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
n/s front suspension ball joint gaiter split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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UHB 296Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 UHB 296Y, 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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UHB 296Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 August 1982.
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