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PGJ 435V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,166 mi
Last recorded124,166 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGJ 435V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,166 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat base colapsed

heavy corrosion to both inner front wings, front valance & offside rear wheelarch

Fail 9 Apr 2013 124,127 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

drivers seat base colapsed

heavy corrosion to both inner front wings, front valance & offside rear wheelarch

Pass 13 Apr 2012 122,778 miles

Battery loose on the mounting tray

Front lower valance heavily corroded and becoming insecure

Offside front seat belt return "sluggish"

Offside front wing corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 119,073 miles

exsive oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2010 114,994 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

major engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 111,298 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking from radiator area

corrosion by rear anti roll bar mounts

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s steering idler

Fail 27 Feb 2009 111,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking from radiator area

corrosion by rear anti roll bar mounts

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in n/s steering idler

various slight exhaust leaks

wipers smearing

Pass 25 Feb 2008 106,627 miles

Exhaust mounts perishing

Freeplay in steering & play in steering Idler Nearside

Front chassis rails/crossmember corroding & holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Ns Front seatbelt slow to extract

Ns Rear brake pipe corroding

Ns front brake hose is close to tyre on full lock, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

Signs of fluid on steering box

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing, Ns Wiper split

centre exhaust section repaired with gum,gum

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Feb 2008 106,625 miles

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

Exhaust mounts perishing

Freeplay in steering & play in steering Idler Nearside

Front chassis rails/crossmember corroding & holed outside prescribed area

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Ns Front seatbelt slow to extract

Ns Rear brake pipe corroding

Ns front brake hose is close to tyre on full lock, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

Signs of fluid on steering box

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wipers smearing, Ns Wiper split

Pass 27 Feb 2007 100,822 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 100,791 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 96,005 miles

both rear wheel archs starting to rust

engine and gearbox oil leaks

rear brake pads getting low

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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PGJ 435V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PGJ 435V, 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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PGJ 435V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 April 1980.

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