MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,685 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
underside of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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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HCY 81W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HCY 81W, 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 HCY 81W registered?
HCY 81W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is HCY 81W safe to buy?
The MOT history for HCY 81W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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