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AFH 801J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

19,637 mi
Last recorded19,637 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFH 801J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 19,637 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some movement in both front stub pins and bushs need greasing

various oil leaks from engine components

Fail 31 Oct 2022 19,636 miles

Brake inadequately mounted parking brake mounting plate insecure to floor (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component insecure power steering bolt loose (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

some movement in both front stub pins and bushs

various oil leaks from vehicle

Pass 19 Jul 2019 19,562 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brakes efficiency only just met at minimum requirement of 16%. Requires attention.

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 19,554 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 19,372 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Sep 2017 19,370 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 19,163 miles

Oil leaks

Slight wiper scratches to offside windscreen

Fail 3 May 2016 19,157 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leaks

Slight wiper scratches to offside windscreen

Pass 21 Apr 2015 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s rear boot area

repairs to chassis

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 May 2011 19,056 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2011 19,055 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 18,980 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 18,975 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,883 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 18,780 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,693 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2006 18,690 miles

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 18,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2005 18,574 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 18,574 miles

Nearside Front rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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AFH 801J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,595 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 AFH 801J, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AFH 801J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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