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1978 PF

2019 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

52,718 mi
Last recorded52,718 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2019 Mercedes-benz S-class45,684 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1978 PF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2019
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 52,718 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 52,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275 40 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2025 47,018 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 42,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 34,864 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 34,864 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 26,101 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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1978 PF is a 2019 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2019 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 45,684 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 1978 PF, 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 7 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 1978 PF?

You can check the full history of 1978 PF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was 1978 PF registered?

1978 PF is a 2019 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 March 2019.

Is 1978 PF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1978 PF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 1978 PF have outstanding finance?

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