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EHM 552V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,496 mi
Last recorded117,496 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHM 552V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 117,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 87,580 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 87,579 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 117,496 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 117,426 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 117,414 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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EHM 552V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EHM 552V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHM 552V?

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What year was EHM 552V registered?

EHM 552V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 January 1980.

Is EHM 552V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHM 552V shows 6 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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