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KIG 450

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,429 mi
Last recorded103,429 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIG 450
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 103,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive At Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 103,296 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner drive shaft boot split

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,294 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mount/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar D bush mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear body corroded near rear towing eye

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 101,292 miles

Corosion to main brake pipes

Corosion to suspension pipes

General Corosion throughout underbody

Slight play to steering idler arm

Pass 12 Nov 2010 100,992 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2009 100,585 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 99,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jun 2007 97,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 97,072 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 97,079 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front seatbelt not tested...air filter missing ...battrey insecure ...play at steering wheel not above limit...windscreen chipped zone b not above limit...nearside front disc starting to pit

Pass 1 Jul 2005 96,496 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 96,453 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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KIG 450 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 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 KIG 450, 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 48 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 KIG 450 registered?

KIG 450 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 August 1978.

Is KIG 450 safe to buy?

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