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SKJ 966W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,136 mi
Last recorded145,136 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKJ 966W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2009 145,136 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 142,914 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 141,181 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 141,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 139,418 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 139,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 137,915 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 137,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SKJ 966W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SKJ 966W, 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 SKJ 966W registered?

SKJ 966W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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