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BVW 882L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,726 mi
Last recorded21,726 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVW 882L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 21,726 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under bonnet handbrake lever touching power steering hoses when being operated

Pass 18 Oct 2016 21,694 miles

Both front tyres heavily perished

Fail 10 Oct 2016 21,691 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres heavily perished

Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 21,654 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 21,645 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,643 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,623 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 21,619 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 21,563 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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BVW 882L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BVW 882L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BVW 882L?

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What year was BVW 882L registered?

BVW 882L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 February 1972.

Is BVW 882L safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVW 882L shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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