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EJD 266V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,683 mi
Last recorded158,683 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJD 266V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 158,683 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 158,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EJD 266V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EJD 266V, 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 EJD 266V registered?

EJD 266V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 February 1980.

Is EJD 266V safe to buy?

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