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EHA 830K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

23,426 mi
Last recorded23,426 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHA 830K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 23,426 miles

corrosion at various chassis and body areas but not within any prescribed area

Fail 19 Mar 2007 23,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion at various chassis and body areas but not within any prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2006 22,487 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 22,487 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion at o/s/r inner wing-Notwithin a prescribed area

Offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

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 830K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 EHA 830K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EHA 830K?

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What year was EHA 830K registered?

EHA 830K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 1972.

Is EHA 830K safe to buy?

The MOT history for EHA 830K shows 4 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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