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907 GWO

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,185 mi
Last recorded15,185 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration907 GWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 15,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear differential leaking oil

Pass 29 Jun 2016 15,185 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 15,184 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

brake warning light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 15,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 15,183 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 15,156 miles

Front floor and chassis surface corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil weep from power steering box

Rear floor and chassis surface corroded.

Wiper rubbers torn on ends but clear the windscreen.

Fail 18 Nov 2013 15,155 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front floor and chassis surface corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil weep from power steering box

Rear floor and chassis surface corroded.

Wiper rubbers torn on ends but clear the windscreen.

Pass 5 Oct 2012 15,070 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,064 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 15,062 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 14,958 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all under body needs oiling

sign of corrosion all under body

sign of damp rear diff

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 20 Nov 2008 14,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all under body needs oiling

sign of corrosion all under body

sign of damp rear diff

sign of perishing suspension bushes

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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907 GWO 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 50%.

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 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 907 GWO, 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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907 GWO is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 August 1972.

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