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NLK 416V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,620 mi
Last recorded75,620 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLK 416V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 75,620 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 73,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 73,667 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 73,603 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 73,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 73,244 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 73,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,652 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 72,833 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 72,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,148 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 71,071 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 69,613 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 69,567 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,192 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 68,725 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 68,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 68,809 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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NLK 416V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NLK 416V, 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 NLK 416V registered?

NLK 416V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 May 1980.

Is NLK 416V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLK 416V shows 21 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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