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AUF 27K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,905 mi
Last recorded46,905 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 27K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 46,905 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 46,904 miles

Fuel hose leaking Fuel hose next to battery porous (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 46,826 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 46,812 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 46,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns333 os242 = 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 46,783 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ns333 os242 = 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front inner sill outside prescribed area

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

corrosion to nearside front sill. Non prescribed area

corrosion to nearside rear boot floor. Non prescribed area

Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,762 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken - system still adequately supported

Corrosion to NSF inner sill - not prescribed area

Corrosion to NSR boot floor - not prescribed area

Fluid around steering box - no leak apparent

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 46,754 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber broken - system still adequately supported

Corrosion to NSF inner sill - not prescribed area

Corrosion to NSR boot floor - not prescribed area

Fluid around steering box - no leak apparent

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,732 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

surface corrosion to fuel pipes along floor pan

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 46,721 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,704 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 46,689 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,653 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,605 miles

corrosion to n/s front floor and inner arch

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,574 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 46,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,540 miles

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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AUF 27K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AUF 27K, 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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AUF 27K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 June 1972.

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