MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,473 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Slight play in both front king pin thrust washers.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Slight play in both front king pin thrust washers.
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper trunions (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trunion (5.3.4 (a) (i))
slight lift in front king pin thrust washers both sides
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside front top trunion. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uneven wear on both front tyres.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uneven wear on both front tyres.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.
Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing thin.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GPF 970J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 970J, 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 56 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 970J registered?
GPF 970J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 September 1970.
Is GPF 970J safe to buy?
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