MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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.
offside front tyre very perished
offside front & nearside rear tyres very perished
offside front tyre very perished
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in nearside steering idler arm bush
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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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.
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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.
Is AUL 997T safe to buy?
The MOT history for AUL 997T shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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