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AGA 333J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,101 mi
Last recorded63,101 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGA 333J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,101 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 62,371 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 62,371 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 59,315 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 61,183 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 94,489 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 44,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

steering box leaking.

rear differential leaking.

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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AGA 333J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AGA 333J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AGA 333J?

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What year was AGA 333J registered?

AGA 333J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 1971.

Is AGA 333J safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGA 333J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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