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WGD 128W

1980 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

290,069 mi
Last recorded290,069 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2007
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class96,813 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 128W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Apr 2007 290,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,800 miles

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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WGD 128W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WGD 128W, 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 WGD 128W registered?

WGD 128W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is WGD 128W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 128W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WGD 128W have outstanding finance?

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