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UHB 296Y

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,734 mi
Last recorded114,734 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUHB 296Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 114,734 miles

offside front jacking point has corrosion

offside rear jacking point has corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2017 114,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 114,438 miles

unable to view outer front brake pads due to vehicle design

unable to view rear brake pads due to vehicle design

Fail 22 Sep 2016 114,438 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 114,392 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 114,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 114,000 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 114,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 113,706 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 113,109 miles

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)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 113,109 miles

side repeater except (April/1986)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 111,256 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 110,257 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 109,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,868 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 108,828 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 108,193 miles

n/s front suspension ball joint gaiter split

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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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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What year was UHB 296Y registered?

UHB 296Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 August 1982.

Is UHB 296Y safe to buy?

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