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EUT 57T

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,935 mi
Last recorded88,935 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUT 57T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 88,935 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 88,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2010 87,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 87,667 miles

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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EUT 57T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EUT 57T, 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 EUT 57T?

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What year was EUT 57T registered?

EUT 57T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is EUT 57T safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUT 57T shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUT 57T have outstanding finance?

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