MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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How do I check the history of FBO 209L?
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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.
Does FBO 209L have outstanding finance?
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