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VFJ 51X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,331 mi
Last recorded199,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVFJ 51X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2009 199,331 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 199,330 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 199,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 198,856 miles

Some underbody corrosion started offside front and nearside front bottom of sill areas

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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VFJ 51X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFJ 51X, 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 VFJ 51X registered?

VFJ 51X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 February 1982.

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