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GPW 876T

1978 Mercedes-benz S-class

Brown Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class111,637 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPW 876T
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 53,748 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 53,448 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 53,162 miles

All tyres perishing

Pass 28 May 2015 52,928 miles

ALL tyres perishing on walls

Drivers door slightly sticky

Pass 20 May 2014 52,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 52,277 miles

All tyres perishing on sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 52,264 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All tyres perishing on sidewalls

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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GPW 876T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class in Brown with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GPW 876T, 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

How do I check the history of GPW 876T?

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What year was GPW 876T registered?

GPW 876T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 August 1978.

Is GPW 876T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GPW 876T shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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