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FEC 85W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 4500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,176 mi
Last recorded58,176 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFEC 85W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,176 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 58,175 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 58,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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FEC 85W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 4,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FEC 85W, 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 FEC 85W registered?

FEC 85W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 May 1981.

Is FEC 85W safe to buy?

The MOT history for FEC 85W shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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