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BVM 116K

1976 Mercedes-benz S-class

Grey Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

12,100 mi
Last recorded12,100 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class66,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVM 116K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1976
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,100 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 11,223 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on gear box

Fail 31 May 2016 11,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak on gear box

Pass 4 Jun 2014 11,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 9,634 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 9,633 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 8,932 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 7,020 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 6,010 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 5,310 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 4,928 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 4,928 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 4,600 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 4,600 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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BVM 116K is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class in Grey with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,428 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 BVM 116K, 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 50 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 BVM 116K registered?

BVM 116K is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 December 1976.

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