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ABA 484L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,865 mi
Last recorded72,865 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABA 484L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 72,865 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel filter mounting broken,filters and pipes rubbing on body (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 72,034 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 71,903 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 71,468 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 71,296 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 71,160 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 70,998 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 70,796 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,527 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 69,900 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 69,174 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,228 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 67,569 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 67,569 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 67,557 miles

slight hole n/s/f wheel arch

Fail 19 Oct 2006 67,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ABA 484L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ABA 484L, 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 ABA 484L registered?

ABA 484L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 16 August 1972.

Is ABA 484L safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABA 484L shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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