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MPF 609W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 6834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPF 609W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 60,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,654 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,630 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Near side front side light intensity very low

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,384 miles

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

centre silencer internals broken up

front wiper blades smearing slighty

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak on diff input shaft

Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,384 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

centre silencer internals broken up

front wiper blades smearing slighty

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak on diff input shaft

Pass 9 Mar 2011 48,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,442 miles

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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MPF 609W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 6,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MPF 609W, 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 MPF 609W registered?

MPF 609W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MPF 609W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPF 609W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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