MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,228 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
bumpers repaired with tape
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)
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)
both front flexi hoses slightly coroded
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
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
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?
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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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