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LTV 550W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,199 mi
Last recorded51,199 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLTV 550W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,199 miles
Pass 29 May 2011 137,452 miles
Fail 29 May 2011 137,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2010 137,200 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 136,664 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 136,853 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 136,162 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 136,161 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 136,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

STEERING BOX CLONKS

Pass 5 May 2006 129,013 miles

hazard switch initially did not opperate nearside indicators but subsequently functioned correctly

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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LTV 550W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LTV 550W, 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 LTV 550W registered?

LTV 550W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is LTV 550W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LTV 550W shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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