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BLN 293H

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,679 mi
Last recorded18,679 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 293H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 18,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2011 18,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise play in offside rear hub

Advise slight damage nearside windscreen

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 17,830 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 17,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,280 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 14,149 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 14,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BLN 293H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,962cc 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 BLN 293H, 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 BLN 293H registered?

BLN 293H is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is BLN 293H safe to buy?

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