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CYH 791C

1965 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,290 mi
Last recorded66,290 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class36,346 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYH 791C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,290 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,267 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,247 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 66,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,179 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 66,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight play to N/S/F king-pins

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,145 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Slight play to O/S/F king-pins

Pass 2 Feb 2012 66,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,093 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 66,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,078 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 66,078 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

wipers dont switch off.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 66,001 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 65,751 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 65,733 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 65,733 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,718 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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CYH 791C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,346 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 CYH 791C, 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 61 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 CYH 791C registered?

CYH 791C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 February 1965.

Is CYH 791C safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYH 791C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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