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ATO 861T

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

58,971 mi
Last recorded58,971 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationATO 861T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 58,971 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,680 miles

indicator switch spring week

Fail 14 Dec 2017 58,667 miles

Indicator switch faulty does not hold in the on position in any direction (1.4.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 56,038 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 56,038 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 54,955 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,362 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 51,740 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,607 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 47,571 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,439 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,388 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,219 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 47,219 miles

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.

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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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.

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