MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
main beam low ?
o/s/f outrigger corroded & holed
slight lift in both king pins and slight play in n/s king pin
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DPX 491H is a 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,128 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 DPX 491H, 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 57 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 DPX 491H registered?
DPX 491H is a 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 August 1969.
Is DPX 491H safe to buy?
The MOT history for DPX 491H shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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