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GVT 344V

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,025 mi
Last recorded79,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVT 344V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,025 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 79,026 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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GVT 344V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,520cc 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 GVT 344V, 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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What year was GVT 344V registered?

GVT 344V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is GVT 344V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVT 344V 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.

Does GVT 344V have outstanding finance?

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