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BKW 858L

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,817 mi
Last recorded79,817 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKW 858L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,817 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 79,817 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,787 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,744 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,732 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 79,722 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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BKW 858L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 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 BKW 858L, 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 53 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 BKW 858L?

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What year was BKW 858L registered?

BKW 858L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 April 1973.

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The MOT history for BKW 858L shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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