MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,263 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bottom of both "B" posts and outer sills starting to corrode
Condensation in both headlamp lenses, but light out put not seriously reduced.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside door mirror unit slightly damaged.
Slight blow from centre exhaust joint.
Condensation in both headlamp lenses, but light out put not seriously reduced.
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside door mirror unit slightly damaged.
Slight blow from centre exhaust joint.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
exhaust blow
vehicle corroded in places
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
exhaust blow
vehicle corroded in places
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pipes corroded
play in n/s rear wheel bearing
slight play in n/s upper suspension joint
vehicle corroded in places
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rubber dirt boot perished lower shocker mounting n/s front
both front inner wings starting to corrode
offside front door mirror slightly insecure
rear suspension units weeping
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front inner wings starting to corrode
offside front door mirror slightly insecure
offside rear tyre perishing
rear suspension units weeping
Non obligatory mirror damaged
all four road tyres perrished
nearside wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
all four road tyres slightly perrished
offside wiper blade in poor condition
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
OUF 946W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 6,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
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 OUF 946W, 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 OUF 946W?
You can check the full history of OUF 946W by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was OUF 946W registered?
OUF 946W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is OUF 946W safe to buy?
The MOT history for OUF 946W shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does OUF 946W have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OUF 946W. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.