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KDD 866V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,920 mi
Last recorded149,920 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDD 866V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 149,920 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 149,920 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 149,714 miles

both front section of outer sill corroded

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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KDD 866V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KDD 866V, 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 KDD 866V registered?

KDD 866V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 February 1980.

Is KDD 866V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDD 866V shows 3 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.

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