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RYC 50V

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

43,530 mi
Last recorded43,530 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYC 50V
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 43,530 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,002 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 42,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 42,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 42,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,684 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 42,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,283 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 41,172 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high c/o reading for correct year

wrong year on database

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,808 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,774 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2006 33,673 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 33,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 30,092 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 30,092 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

battery insecure

both rear innerr drive shaft gaters perished

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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RYC 50V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RYC 50V, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RYC 50V registered?

RYC 50V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 March 1980.

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