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14 FUN

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Cream Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration14 FUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 39,526 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,058 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 38,685 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 38,226 miles

slight seepage of fluid from steering box

Pass 4 Jul 2013 37,787 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,770 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 37,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 36,471 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 36,404 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 36,380 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 36,144 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 36,139 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 36,091 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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14 FUN is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Cream with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 14 FUN, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 14 FUN registered?

14 FUN is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 August 1970.

Is 14 FUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 14 FUN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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