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AUL 997T

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

126,997 mi
Last recorded126,997 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUL 997T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 126,997 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 126,244 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 121,236 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 118,368 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 112,062 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 107,764 miles

All 4 hydraulic suspension hoses have a misting of oil on them

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 101,432 miles

centre drag link rod end worn n/s

exhaust very rusty

possible oil leaks

r/n/s tyre curbed

r/o/s tyre badly perished

underside rusty in places

Fail 28 Mar 2012 101,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak noted from the low pressure pipes of the hydraulic pump and several of the suspension high pressure pipes.

The N/S/F tyre is quite badly perrished.

The engine is misfiring and failed the idle test on excessive HC. Ok at high idle.

The hose pipe connectors/clamps by the fuel pump are corroded.

Wear noted on the n/s of the drag link.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,711 miles

offside front tyre very perished

Pass 26 May 2010 98,573 miles

offside front & nearside rear tyres very perished

Pass 18 May 2009 98,089 miles

offside front tyre very perished

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,802 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush

Pass 9 May 2007 97,729 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 97,131 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 96,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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AUL 997T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 AUL 997T, 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

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What year was AUL 997T registered?

AUL 997T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 April 1979.

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