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BYF 4H

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,199 mi
Last recorded35,199 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBYF 4H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,199 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 35,151 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 35,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 35,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,953 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 34,941 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,783 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,772 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 34,243 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 34,233 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

both front brake pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2006 34,053 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 33,909 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 33,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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BYF 4H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 BYF 4H, 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 56 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BYF 4H registered?

BYF 4H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is BYF 4H safe to buy?

The MOT history for BYF 4H shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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