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FGJ 879X

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,543 mi
Last recorded162,543 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGJ 879X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2006 162,543 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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FGJ 879X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 FGJ 879X, 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 FGJ 879X registered?

FGJ 879X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is FGJ 879X safe to buy?

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