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CHA 353K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,390 mi
Last recorded87,390 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHA 353K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2017 87,390 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 87,390 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 87,371 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,371 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 86,890 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 86,284 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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CHA 353K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 CHA 353K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHA 353K registered?

CHA 353K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 September 1971.

Is CHA 353K safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHA 353K shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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