MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,365 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
serious corrosion to nearside front jacking point
there is alot of corrosion
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f wheel arch has a rot hole
serious corrosion to n/s/f jacking point
there is alot of corrosion
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GYH 162W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 GYH 162W, 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 GYH 162W registered?
GYH 162W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1980.
Is GYH 162W safe to buy?
The MOT history for GYH 162W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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