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EPD 222V

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2007
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPD 222V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2007 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,361 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 100,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 100,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EPD 222V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 EPD 222V, 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 EPD 222V registered?

EPD 222V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 August 1979.

Is EPD 222V safe to buy?

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