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GGJ 284J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,209 mi
Last recorded7,209 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGJ 284J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 7,209 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 7,208 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 6,317 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 5,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 4,972 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 4,304 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 4,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 3,423 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 3,423 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 2,629 miles

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 965 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 965 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front top king pin slight play

front and rear coil spring surface corrosion

near side front seat belt twist

rear fuel hoses slight deteriorate and pipe surface corrosion

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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GGJ 284J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GGJ 284J, 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 GGJ 284J registered?

GGJ 284J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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