MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,601 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake warning light stays on
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
brake warning light stays on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHC 968W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 FHC 968W, 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
How do I check the history of FHC 968W?
You can check the full history of FHC 968W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FHC 968W registered?
FHC 968W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 23 June 1981.
Is FHC 968W safe to buy?
The MOT history for FHC 968W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FHC 968W have outstanding finance?
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