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BAX 95J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,211 mi
Last recorded6,211 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAX 95J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,211 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2017 6,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 6,211 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

water leaking from rad

Pass 19 Mar 2015 6,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

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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BAX 95J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BAX 95J, 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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What year was BAX 95J registered?

BAX 95J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 February 1971.

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