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JFW 843T

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,980 mi
Last recorded176,980 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2006
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFW 843T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2006 176,980 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 175,665 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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JFW 843T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JFW 843T, 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 48 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 JFW 843T registered?

JFW 843T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is JFW 843T safe to buy?

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