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FBO 209L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,293 mi
Last recorded82,293 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBO 209L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 82,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,885 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 81,695 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 81,192 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 81,177 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 81,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 80,967 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 80,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 80,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Nov 2005 80,842 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

off side front king pin assy slight play

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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FBO 209L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FBO 209L, 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

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What year was FBO 209L registered?

FBO 209L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 1972.

Is FBO 209L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FBO 209L shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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