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WFC 355X

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,797 mi
Last recorded109,797 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWFC 355X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 109,797 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 109,696 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 109,684 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 109,684 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 109,542 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 109,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 205/70R14 95V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 109,174 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 109,174 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 205/70r14 95 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit budget 205/70r14 95 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 109,139 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 109,139 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,914 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 108,654 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 108,651 miles

Front Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 108,509 miles

Slight corrosion nearside front chassis

Slight leak from power steering box

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,910 miles

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in steering linkage

Fail 18 Jun 2010 107,910 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside and offside rear brakes binding slightly

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 13 Oct 2008 107,245 miles

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

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,461 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 105,115 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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WFC 355X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WFC 355X, 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 WFC 355X registered?

WFC 355X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 1982.

Is WFC 355X safe to buy?

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