MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,584 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
slight play in nearside steering idler
windsreen de-laminating
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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AFB 659V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 94,189 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 AFB 659V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of AFB 659V?
You can check the full history of AFB 659V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was AFB 659V registered?
AFB 659V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 November 1979.
Is AFB 659V safe to buy?
The MOT history for AFB 659V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does AFB 659V have outstanding finance?
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