MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,195 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
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)
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)
Brake pad worning light on indicating a fault.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pad warning light on
corrosion to underside of vehicle
exhaust blow rear
front inner arches corroded
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear brakes are slightly seized
offside front cross member is corroded
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
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in steering joints
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight play in steering joints
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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