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GKV 7T

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,815 mi
Last recorded92,815 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKV 7T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,815 miles

extencive welding repairs to most of car which have been heaverly undersealed making inspection of structure & welding repairs very hard

o/s/f suspention top arm inner bush starting to wear

slight blow from exhaust & temp repair

Fail 1 Jun 2006 92,812 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

extencive welding repairs to most of car which has been heaverly under sealed make inspection hard

o/s/f suspention top arm inner bush starting to wear

slight blow from exhaust & temp repair

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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GKV 7T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GKV 7T, 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

How do I check the history of GKV 7T?

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What year was GKV 7T registered?

GKV 7T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 April 1979.

Is GKV 7T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKV 7T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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