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JPM 904V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

208,025 mi
Last recorded208,025 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPM 904V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 208,025 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 208,021 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 208,008 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 208,008 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 208,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 208,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 207,999 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 207,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 207,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front panel rusty

Fail 25 Nov 2011 207,942 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front panel rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2010 207,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 207,932 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 207,932 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 207,919 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 207,921 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 207,907 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 207,883 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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JPM 904V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 JPM 904V, 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 JPM 904V registered?

JPM 904V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1980.

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The MOT history for JPM 904V shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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