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HMH 189K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,171 mi
Last recorded89,171 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMH 189K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,171 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 89,161 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion Developing On N/S/F Inner Sill Section.

Corrosion Developing On O/S/F Outer Sill Section.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,113 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2009 84,375 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,842 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,306 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 73,782 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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HMH 189K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HMH 189K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HMH 189K?

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What year was HMH 189K registered?

HMH 189K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 24 August 1971.

Is HMH 189K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMH 189K shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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