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PVL 128V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,228 mi
Last recorded89,228 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVL 128V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 89,228 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,209 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

WIPER BLADE N/SF STARTING TO DETTERATE

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,034 miles

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

bumpers repaired with tape

Fail 19 Oct 2009 87,021 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,528 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,511 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,360 miles

both front flexi hoses slightly coroded

Fail 17 Jul 2007 81,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper 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)

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

both font flexi hose metal ends slightly coroded

Fail 12 May 2006 80,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 80,650 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 80,644 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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PVL 128V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 PVL 128V, 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 PVL 128V registered?

PVL 128V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 March 1980.

Is PVL 128V safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVL 128V shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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