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KCH 247V

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,653 mi
Last recorded121,653 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKCH 247V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 121,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 121,653 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 121,350 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 121,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 120,719 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 118,410 miles

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.

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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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

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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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