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KUD 109W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,309 mi
Last recorded169,309 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKUD 109W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 169,309 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 168,136 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 168,136 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Oct 2005 168,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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KUD 109W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KUD 109W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KUD 109W registered?

KUD 109W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 1980.

Is KUD 109W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KUD 109W shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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