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GVG 358K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

39,064 mi
Last recorded39,064 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVG 358K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,064 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clip on bottom hose rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2025 39,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

clip on bottom hose rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2024 39,033 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers broken still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2024 39,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers broken still secure

Pass 12 Sep 2023 39,006 miles

corrosion hole n/s/f inner wheel arch prescribed area

Pass 21 Dec 2021 38,727 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 38,336 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 38,336 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure 3 x rubbers missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases n/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 37,902 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 37,902 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,598 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 37,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 37,402 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,190 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper spring mount bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (2.6.2)

oil leak

steering damper stabilizer arm bush has slight free play

Fail 4 Sep 2015 36,190 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed ALL 4 TYRES (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper spring mount bush deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play STRONGLY ADVISE (2.6.2)

oil leak

steering damper stabilizer arm bush has slight free play

Fail 18 Aug 2015 36,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

engine oil leaks

gearbox oil leaks

rear diff oil leaks

slight play in nsf wheel bearing

slight play in osf and osr wheel bearings

Pass 22 Aug 2014 33,939 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 29 Aug 2013 31,322 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 31,322 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 31,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,035 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 31,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,002 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 30,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,747 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,565 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,035 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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GVG 358K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GVG 358K, 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 GVG 358K registered?

GVG 358K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 October 1971.

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