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ExpiredMileage
86,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arches, both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides, inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front cross member badly corroded
sills badly corroded through out
Advanced corrosion on offside and near side, inner and outer sills.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
both sills corroded
parts of the vehicles underneath corroded
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
both sills corroded
parts of the vehicles underneath corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion through out vehicle
corrosion to chassis and underside
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
parts of underside corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner arch (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides outer sills (5.2.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
outer sills corroded
parts of vehicle underside corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion through out vehicle
n/s headlight has a poor beam image
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion through out vehicle
n/s headlamp has a poor beam image
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
corrosion through out underside of vehicle
n/s headlight has poor beam image
n/s/r brake slightly tight
rear arches corroded
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brakes slightly tight
slight corrosion through out vehicle
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r brakes slightly tight
slight corrosion through out vehicle
Fuel pipe/s corroded
corrosion throughout underbody and chassis
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/ r footbrake low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
advanced corrosion through out rear chassis.
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DYC 332J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 DYC 332J, 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.
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DYC 332J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 March 1971.
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