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EUL 60J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,150 mi
Last recorded31,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEUL 60J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 31,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 28,360 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 28,353 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,345 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,277 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 27,468 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 23,108 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 21,278 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 21,277 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,152 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 17,265 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 16,661 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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EUL 60J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EUL 60J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EUL 60J?

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What year was EUL 60J registered?

EUL 60J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 February 1971.

Is EUL 60J safe to buy?

The MOT history for EUL 60J shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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