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GJT 119D

1966 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,050 mi
Last recorded76,050 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 1966 Mercedes-benz S-class64,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJT 119D
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1966
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 76,050 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,996 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 75,990 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Alternator belt loose and slipping

Coolant leak Around radiator area ()

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

Oil leak Engine - Gearbox and Rear Axle ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 75,967 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,846 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine gearbox and differential all have oil leaks

Fail 17 Jul 2014 75,844 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine,gearbox and differential oil leaks

Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,841 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 75,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

power steering oil leak (minor)

rear diff oil leak (minor)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 75,832 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 75,789 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 75,788 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 75,748 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,627 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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GJT 119D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1966 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 64,898 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 GJT 119D, 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 60 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 GJT 119D registered?

GJT 119D is a 1966 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 November 1966.

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