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OUF 946W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 6900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

99,263 mi
Last recorded99,263 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 946W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,263 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 99,263 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 99,224 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 98,620 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 98,620 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 98,331 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,077 miles

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.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 98,077 miles

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.

Pass 24 Oct 2013 97,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 96,472 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

exhaust blow

vehicle corroded in places

Fail 22 Oct 2012 96,472 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 96,471 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,885 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 93,885 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,702 miles

both front inner wings starting to corrode

offside front door mirror slightly insecure

rear suspension units weeping

Fail 14 Aug 2008 93,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 93,649 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

all four road tyres perrished

nearside wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 23 Aug 2007 93,649 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,630 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 92,218 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 92,216 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was OUF 946W registered?

OUF 946W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1981.

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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.

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