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AWU 557K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWU 557K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,476 miles

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 53,225 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2017 52,206 miles

Nearside NO PLATE LIGHT IS VERY DIM

Offside Front BRAKE PADS SEEM LOW ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION

Offside Front BRAKES SLIGHTLY BINDING

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 49,876 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 49,345 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,570 miles

nearside rear shock absorber misting fluid but not affecting performance

oil leak from rear differential

oil leak from under engine

Pass 20 Apr 2013 47,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2012 44,607 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 41,459 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2011 41,432 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,052 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 34,013 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 33,978 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 32,407 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2008 32,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 30,455 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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AWU 557K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AWU 557K, 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 AWU 557K registered?

AWU 557K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 July 1972.

Is AWU 557K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWU 557K shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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