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VPG 404X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,083 mi
Last recorded112,083 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPG 404X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 112,083 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 111,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 111,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 111,354 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 111,305 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Fail 17 Apr 2018 111,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

slight corrosion to rear fuel lines

Pass 22 Jul 2016 111,154 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 110,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 109,940 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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VPG 404X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPG 404X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VPG 404X registered?

VPG 404X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is VPG 404X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPG 404X shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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