MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,653 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion forming on both front floors and both front inner wings
disc pads cannot be seen properly
drag link tracr rod end covers split
front to rear brake pipe rusty
nearside wiper blade poor condition
offside front coil spring rusty
corrosion forming on offside front inner wing
disc pads cannot be seen properly
exhaust rusty
floors rusty
slight exhaust blow at manifold
slight rusting on metal brake pipes
small hole in nearside front floor
small hole in nearside front inner wing
small hole in offside front floor
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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KCH 247V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 KCH 247V, 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 KCH 247V?
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What year was KCH 247V registered?
KCH 247V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1979.
Is KCH 247V safe to buy?
The MOT history for KCH 247V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KCH 247V have outstanding finance?
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