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GGW 389J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,489 mi
Last recorded58,489 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGGW 389J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 58,489 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 58,417 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 58,392 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,373 miles

both front seat backs do not lock into place correctly

f/o/s lower headlight lens cracked

rec check rear brakes n/s low effort in comparison to o/s

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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GGW 389J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 GGW 389J, 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 GGW 389J registered?

GGW 389J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 March 1971.

Is GGW 389J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GGW 389J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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