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4104 RU

1976 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,594 mi
Last recorded52,594 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2007
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class66,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4104 RU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2007 52,594 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2007 52,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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4104 RU is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,428 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 4104 RU, 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 50 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 4104 RU registered?

4104 RU is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 January 1976.

Is 4104 RU safe to buy?

The MOT history for 4104 RU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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