MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,434 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust box (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber badly deteriated (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all front suspension/steering joints slight play/movement
all rear lights slightly discoloured
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber badly deteriated (2.4.C.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all front suspension/steering joints slight play/movement
all rear lights slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse light illuminated (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp comes on with brake lights (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber badly deteriated (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured reverse light (1.1.A.3e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rust in rear floor
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
rust in rear floor
Fuel filter shows signs that it has been leaking in the past but not now
Slight play in both front lower king pins
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel filter shows signs that it has been leaking in the past but not now
Slight play in both front lower king pins
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight lift in o/s/f kingpins top & bottom
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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GVG 79K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 79K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GVG 79K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 June 1972.
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