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ABH 904X

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,049 mi
Last recorded112,049 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABH 904X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 112,049 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 111,770 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 111,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,204 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 111,626 miles

Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 111,169 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 111,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

exhaust rubbers worn and middle one broken.

Fail 18 Oct 2006 110,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 110,697 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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ABH 904X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,702 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 ABH 904X, 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 45 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 ABH 904X registered?

ABH 904X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 27 November 1981.

Is ABH 904X safe to buy?

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