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GPF 620J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,820 mi
Last recorded25,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 620J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 25,820 miles

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

gas analyser wouldn't pick up emissions due to engine missfiring

Fail 19 May 2016 25,820 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure low beam (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front drivers door check strap broken

gas analyser wouldn't pick up emissions due to engine missfiring

Fail 16 Jun 2014 25,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s rear lamp broken repaired with tape.

parking brake effort low.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,915 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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GPF 620J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPF 620J, 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 GPF 620J registered?

GPF 620J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 March 1971.

Is GPF 620J safe to buy?

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