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EAW 767L

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,153 mi
Last recorded155,153 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAW 767L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 155,153 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 154,474 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 154,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 153,672 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 153,124 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 152,519 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine tick over lumpy

excessive under body oil applied

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Jul 2011 151,723 miles

under side of vehicle covered with grease

Fail 13 Jul 2011 151,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

under side of vehicle covered with grease

Pass 30 Jul 2010 150,984 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

under bonnet-vehicle heavily undersealed/oiled..

underneath-vehicle heavily undersealed/oiled..

Fail 22 Jul 2010 150,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all metal brake pipes coated in under seal and grease etc

boot area loaded up

n/s front head lamp slightly condensated

under bonnet area and under wheel arches freshly sprayed with oil and under seal etc

under side floors and steering / suspension etc componants freshley sprayed with oil and under seal etc

Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,247 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,228 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 148,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 147,059 miles

offside front lower ball joint dust boot split

Fail 18 Jul 2006 147,036 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f lower ball joint dust boot split

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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EAW 767L is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EAW 767L, 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.

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What year was EAW 767L registered?

EAW 767L is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 February 1981.

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