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HNP 866J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,397 mi
Last recorded90,397 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 866J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 90,397 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play both offside trunions (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 90,007 miles

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded Across bulk head pipe no2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,771 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 89,771 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 89,754 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 89,728 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 89,628 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 89,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 89,415 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 89,327 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 89,327 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,189 miles

off side rear chassis corroding.

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,779 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 88,573 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in off side front king pin.

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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HNP 866J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HNP 866J, 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

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What year was HNP 866J registered?

HNP 866J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 March 1971.

Is HNP 866J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HNP 866J shows 14 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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