MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,897 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum level front
Corrosion in both rear end rails not with in 30 steering/braking systems
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Heavy corrosion at front nearside jacking point not with 30cm of mounting points
Slight play in both front wheels at trunnion
some underbody corrosion but appears sound
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play trunnion (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint steering box (2.3.3b)
rear brake recording little or no effort Parking (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Heavy corrosion at frt n/s jacking point
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EWV 288L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 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 EWV 288L, 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 53 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 EWV 288L registered?
EWV 288L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1973.
Is EWV 288L safe to buy?
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