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EKP 461T

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKP 461T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 101,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 101,554 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 101,552 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 101,552 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 101,160 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 101,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, 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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EKP 461T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EKP 461T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EKP 461T registered?

EKP 461T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is EKP 461T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EKP 461T 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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