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SYE 828R

1977 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,203 mi
Last recorded124,203 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class113,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYE 828R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 124,203 miles

slight play in steering idler bush

Pass 11 Aug 2016 122,919 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 122,919 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm idler has some free play will need attention shortly (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 121,203 miles

o/s/f + n/s/f inner wing near headlamps corroding

underbody and multiple components corroding

Fail 9 Jul 2015 121,089 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f + n/s/f inner wing near headlamps corroding

underbody and multiple components corroding

Pass 10 Jul 2014 120,912 miles

All four tyres cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,856 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 120,855 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SYE 828R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 113,548 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 SYE 828R, 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 49 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 SYE 828R registered?

SYE 828R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1977.

Is SYE 828R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYE 828R shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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