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2151 AW

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,345 mi
Last recorded50,345 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration2151 AW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 50,345 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 50,324 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 50,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 49,763 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 49,763 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,647 miles

Excessive corrosion nearside a nd offside front, but not within prescribed area.

Pass 27 May 2010 49,377 miles

Nearside sill holed at front but not affecting prescribed area.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 49,337 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,206 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 49,192 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2006 48,944 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f outer chassis rail small hole on end

Pass 9 May 2006 48,944 miles

o/s/f outer chassis rail small hole on end

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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2151 AW is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 2151 AW, 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 54 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 2151 AW registered?

2151 AW is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 November 1972.

Is 2151 AW safe to buy?

The MOT history for 2151 AW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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