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GUV 464W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,777 mi
Last recorded133,777 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUV 464W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 133,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 132,864 miles
Fail 1 May 2020 132,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear boot floor/inner sill panel corroded

Offside Rear boot floor/inner sill panel corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 132,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 132,606 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 13,257 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 132,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 132,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 132,484 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 132,484 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 132,373 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 132,352 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 132,293 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 132,287 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre edgewear

Pass 16 Jul 2008 132,247 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

off side front tyre edgewear

Pass 6 Jul 2007 132,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 132,164 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 131,787 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 131,784 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

nearside & offside front tyres badl y worn on inside edges

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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GUV 464W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GUV 464W, 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.

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What year was GUV 464W registered?

GUV 464W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 September 1980.

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