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WHX 265G

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,786 mi
Last recorded84,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHX 265G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 84,786 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 82,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 80,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 78,398 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 78,291 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 78,285 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,539 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,074 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,071 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,552 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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WHX 265G is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WHX 265G, 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 WHX 265G registered?

WHX 265G is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 1981.

Is WHX 265G safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHX 265G shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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