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EYP 761V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,993 mi
Last recorded94,993 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEYP 761V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,993 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 94,188 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear brake slightly blinding

Fail 18 Feb 2016 93,987 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear brake slightly blinding

Fail 3 Feb 2015 93,774 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 93,774 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 93,761 miles

sighs of light binding from offside front & offside rear brakes.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 93,706 miles

condensation in o/s head lamp.

signs of some binding from o/s/front brake (recomend front brake check/service)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 85,831 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 85,772 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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EYP 761V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EYP 761V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EYP 761V registered?

EYP 761V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 May 1980.

Is EYP 761V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EYP 761V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EYP 761V have outstanding finance?

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