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X651 DPN

1982 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class107,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX651 DPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2008 102,557 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust sealed/slight blow

front and rear brake discs rusty/in poor condition

front tyres worn on inner egdes/in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

raer wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering joints

Pass 15 Aug 2007 100,707 miles

front brake discs starting to pit

front of radiator poor

front tyres wearing low

near side rear suspension area rusting

off side door sill rusty

possible oil cooler leaking oil

rear brake discs rusty

rear brake hoses and ferrules poor

rear brake pads worn low

rear metal fuel lines rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2006 98,333 miles

cargo area loaded

exhaust front pipe leaking

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

nearside wiper split

offside front lower and nearside front lower ball joint dust boots split

offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrels rusty

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 3000 miles

slight spongyness at footbrake pedal

various slight oil leaks

Pass 25 Aug 2005 95,812 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 95,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

nearside headlight aim low.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

brake pedal spongy.

lower recorded effort to offside parking brake performance.

offside rear brake hose deteriorated.

slight free play at steering wheel.

use of filler in both outer sill panels.

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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X651 DPN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X651 DPN, 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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X651 DPN is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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