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HNP 965J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,335 mi
Last recorded73,335 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2006
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHNP 965J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2006 73,335 miles

Front panel corroded and holed near prescribed area

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 965J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 965J, 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 56 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 965J registered?

HNP 965J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1970.

Is HNP 965J safe to buy?

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