MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,099 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of EPD 222V?
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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?
The MOT history for EPD 222V shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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