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SVU 168W

1981 Mercedes-benz Unknown

Silver Petrol 3816cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,475 mi
Last recorded190,475 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVU 168W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelUnknown
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,816cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 190,475 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 189,213 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 188,996 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 188,994 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2017 188,994 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis leg on underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 188,994 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel All steering joints have slight movement (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2016 188,994 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. would dazzle road users (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel All steering joints have slight movement (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Unknown?

Based on 8,259 MOT tests across 2,333 vehicles.

84.7%
Pass Rate
5,597
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,333
On UK Roads
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SVU 168W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Unknown in Silver with a 3,816cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The Mercedes-benz Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SVU 168W registered?

SVU 168W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVU 168W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVU 168W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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