MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
front brakes slightly tight
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
nearside sill has been repaired with filler
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
air horns fitted
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch/doorstep
heavy surface corrosion to offside front chassis under wheel arch
oil level slightly low
surface corrosion to rear closing sills
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YLX 156X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YLX 156X, 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 YLX 156X registered?
YLX 156X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is YLX 156X safe to buy?
The MOT history for YLX 156X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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