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APB 545T

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPB 545T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 98,284 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 98,284 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 98,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 97,664 miles

n/side & o/side front sills have corrosion outside preseriher areas

Fail 23 Jun 2008 97,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/side & o/side front sills have corrosion outside preseriher areas

Pass 22 Jun 2007 97,270 miles

Nearside and offside front sills corroded outside prescribed areas.

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 96,240 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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APB 545T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 111,637 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 APB 545T, 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 48 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 APB 545T registered?

APB 545T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 October 1978.

Is APB 545T safe to buy?

The MOT history for APB 545T 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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