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GYH 162W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,365 mi
Last recorded68,365 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGYH 162W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 68,365 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 68,357 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 68,280 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,280 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,193 miles

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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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?

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