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XGJ 349W

1981 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,365 mi
Last recorded95,365 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class93,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGJ 349W
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2009 95,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,344 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front number plate cracked.

Rear back exle pinion seal leaking. O/S/F tyre touching brake wire sensor

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 95,011 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

O/SIDE FRONT LOWER SILL HOLED

Pass 22 Jan 2007 94,935 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 94,932 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Both N/S and O/S outer sills have had welding repairs

Front no. plate slightly cracked O/S door mirror slightly cracked lens Both front wipers show signs of deterioration Diff. pinion seal is leaking Brake fluid is dark in colour and slightly low in resovoir Exhaust centre clamp damaged

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2006 94,701 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 94,698 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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XGJ 349W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold 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 XGJ 349W, 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 XGJ 349W registered?

XGJ 349W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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