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EHA 66K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Bronze Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,615 mi
Last recorded44,615 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2009
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 66K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,615 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2008 43,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,165 miles

slight rust on offside front inner wing

Pass 20 May 2006 38,764 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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EHA 66K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Bronze with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 EHA 66K, 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 54 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 EHA 66K registered?

EHA 66K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 21 February 1972.

Is EHA 66K safe to buy?

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