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HYO 803W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,376 mi
Last recorded80,376 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYO 803W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 80,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Underbody and suspension/steering components corroding.

Pass 18 Nov 2021 79,805 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 79,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,258 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,827 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,169 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 73,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Jun 2013 71,962 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 70,353 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 70,353 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2011 67,938 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2010 62,138 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 57,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,333 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 53,126 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 53,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,093 miles

exhaust rear box blowing

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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HYO 803W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HYO 803W, 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 HYO 803W registered?

HYO 803W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 3 April 1981.

Is HYO 803W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HYO 803W shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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