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HSK 1

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,509 mi
Last recorded3,509 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSK 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 3,509 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 1,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 1,529 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 1,492 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 1,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 99,594 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 99,594 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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HSK 1 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HSK 1, 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.

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How do I check the history of HSK 1?

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What year was HSK 1 registered?

HSK 1 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 September 1970.

Is HSK 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSK 1 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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