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GVO 387J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Maroon Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,737 mi
Last recorded45,737 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVO 387J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,737 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 43,563 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,097 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 38,507 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 387J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Maroon with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 387J, 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 GVO 387J registered?

GVO 387J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is GVO 387J safe to buy?

The MOT history for GVO 387J shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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