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WGJ 195R

1977 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,397 mi
Last recorded128,397 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class113,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGJ 195R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 128,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,373 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 127,650 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

has recently been undersealed

Pass 12 Jan 2011 125,301 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 125,151 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 124,632 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 124,624 miles

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2007 124,029 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 124,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 122,304 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 120,533 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 120,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front 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 Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.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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WGJ 195R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 WGJ 195R, 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.

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What year was WGJ 195R registered?

WGJ 195R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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