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GPF 970J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,473 mi
Last recorded66,473 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGPF 970J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,473 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 66,473 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 65,692 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Nearside front top trunion. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 64,699 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 64,699 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 63,432 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 63,432 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 62,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Uneven wear on both front tyres.

Fail 27 Aug 2013 62,308 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 61,797 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Uneven tread wear on both front tyres.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,038 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing thin.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 60,038 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,510 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,508 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 55,975 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 55,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,100 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,178 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 48,654 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 48,654 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GPF 970J?

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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?

The MOT history for GPF 970J shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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