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JWU 967V

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWU 967V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 89,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 89,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 89,259 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 89,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 88,478 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 88,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 87,831 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 87,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 87,003 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 86,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f floor corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2011 86,088 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f o/s/f floor corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,662 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 84,634 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,473 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 80,994 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 80,994 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 78,815 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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JWU 967V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 JWU 967V, 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 JWU 967V registered?

JWU 967V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1979.

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