MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced area around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded around the front jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Diff has misting of oil
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion plus wax oil coming adrift (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Outer cv boot has misting of oil
oil leak around sump area
Fuel hose insecure in front of rear axle (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Diff has misting of oil
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill has slight corrosion plus wax oil coming adrift (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Outer cv boot has misting of oil
Passengers washer not working, drivers side providing enough fluid to clear the screen
oil leak around sump area
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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BAV 720T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BAV 720T, 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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BAV 720T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1979.
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