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EUF 487L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,725 mi
Last recorded84,725 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUF 487L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 84,725 miles

slight play in o/s & n/s upper trunion swivel joints.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,726 miles

handbrake primary cable in poor condition. (joiners)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 84,725 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal slightly soft.

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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EUF 487L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EUF 487L, 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 EUF 487L?

You can check the full history of EUF 487L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EUF 487L registered?

EUF 487L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EUF 487L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUF 487L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EUF 487L have outstanding finance?

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