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GVO 184J

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,400 mi
Last recorded18,400 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 184J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 18,400 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 18,271 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 18,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 17,933 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 17,745 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 17,499 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 17,222 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 16,487 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 16,487 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 15,985 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,213 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2016 15,007 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 14,751 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 14,589 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 13,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 12,772 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 12,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 12,428 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 12,141 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,459 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 10,450 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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GVO 184J is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVO 184J, 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 53 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 GVO 184J registered?

GVO 184J is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 October 1973.

Is GVO 184J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 184J shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GVO 184J have outstanding finance?

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