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LXI 4358

1979 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,435 mi
Last recorded92,435 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class94,189 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLXI 4358
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2012 92,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 92,104 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 92,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills corroded

nsf wheel slightly binding

osr inner arch corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2010 91,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills corroded

nsf wheel slightly binding

osr inner arch corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2008 102,839 miles

off side front brake hose metal ferruls slightly corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2008 102,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

off side front brake hose metal ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2007 102,149 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 102,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 98,329 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 97,841 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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LXI 4358 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 LXI 4358, 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.

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What year was LXI 4358 registered?

LXI 4358 is a 1979 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is LXI 4358 safe to buy?

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