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WAR 995W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,879 mi
Last recorded125,879 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAR 995W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2007 125,879 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 125,628 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 123,212 miles

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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WAR 995W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WAR 995W, 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 WAR 995W registered?

WAR 995W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is WAR 995W safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAR 995W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WAR 995W have outstanding finance?

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