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F90 RYM

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF90 RYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2012 135,428 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 135,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front chassis corroded

offside front chassis corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 133,827 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,827 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 130,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 121,505 miles

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

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

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

lots surface corosion front & rear inner wing by chassis front to rear floor lots surface corosion

Pass 21 Nov 2006 117,202 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 113,680 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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F90 RYM is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F90 RYM, 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.

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What year was F90 RYM registered?

F90 RYM is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is F90 RYM safe to buy?

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