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CWO 973V

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,195 mi
Last recorded94,195 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWO 973V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,195 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 94,189 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 94,189 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 94,127 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 94,127 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 94,091 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 94,087 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch anti-roll bar fitting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 94,056 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 94,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 93,960 miles

Brake pad worning light on indicating a fault.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 93,423 miles

brake pad warning light on

corrosion to underside of vehicle

exhaust blow rear

front inner arches corroded

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 93,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 93,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear brakes are slightly seized

offside front cross member is corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2009 93,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes are slightly seized

offside front cross member is corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2008 92,750 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 17 Sep 2007 92,187 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 13 Oct 2006 90,931 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering joints

Pass 24 Nov 2005 90,651 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 90,651 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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CWO 973V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver 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 CWO 973V, 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 CWO 973V registered?

CWO 973V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 November 1979.

Is CWO 973V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CWO 973V 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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