MOT Status
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105,949 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal slightly spongy
Corrosion to all chassis, suspension, and brake items front and rear
Internal rear view mirror missing
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Corrosion to all chassis, suspension, and brake items front and rear
Internal rear view mirror missing
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Corrosion to all suspension and brake items front and rear
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside engine mounting stabilizer/damper loose/insecure
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Slight smell of fuel near filter/pump assembly (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal slightly spongy
Corrosion to all suspension and brake items front and rear
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside and offside engine mounting stabilizer/damper loose/insecure
Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Slight smell of fuel near filter/pump assembly (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear flexible brake hose slightly twisted
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp inoperative
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively needs inspection (1.2.1 (f))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery secure but loose
Front brakes binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Front brakes binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leaks on exhaust system
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f has slight brake bind
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
n/s/r arch corroded but not in perscribed area
o/s/f inner arch corroded but not in perscribed area
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BHG 739V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 96,813 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 BHG 739V, 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 46 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 BHG 739V registered?
BHG 739V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 February 1980.
Is BHG 739V safe to buy?
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