MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
indicator switch spring week
Indicator switch faulty does not hold in the on position in any direction (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
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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ATO 861T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 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 ATO 861T, 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 48 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 ATO 861T?
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What year was ATO 861T registered?
ATO 861T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 September 1978.
Is ATO 861T safe to buy?
The MOT history for ATO 861T shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does ATO 861T have outstanding finance?
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