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GFL 26L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,745 mi
Last recorded83,745 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFL 26L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,745 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 83,745 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 83,643 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 83,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 82,805 miles

slight play near side bottom king pin

Fail 1 Nov 2010 82,805 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play near side bottom king pin

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,254 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 82,201 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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GFL 26L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GFL 26L, 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

How do I check the history of GFL 26L?

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What year was GFL 26L registered?

GFL 26L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1972.

Is GFL 26L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GFL 26L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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