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OKH 434V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,709 mi
Last recorded58,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOKH 434V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 58,709 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 58,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 58,709 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 58,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 58,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 58,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s front tyre cracks in tread

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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OKH 434V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKH 434V, 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 OKH 434V registered?

OKH 434V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1980.

Is OKH 434V safe to buy?

The MOT history for OKH 434V shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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