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BAV 720T

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAV 720T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,500 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 108,186 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 108,181 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,108 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 108,106 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 107,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 107,739 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,500 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 107,500 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,204 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside rear drive shaft gaitor slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 May 2013 106,699 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 106,699 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 106,640 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 106,640 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 106,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 108,116 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 105,696 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,387 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 105,076 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 105,076 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 May 2006 104,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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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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What year was BAV 720T registered?

BAV 720T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is BAV 720T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAV 720T shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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