MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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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KAU 528V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 KAU 528V, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of KAU 528V?
You can check the full history of KAU 528V by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was KAU 528V registered?
KAU 528V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is KAU 528V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KAU 528V shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KAU 528V have outstanding finance?
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