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HUK 136J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,705 mi
Last recorded47,705 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUK 136J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 45,453 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front suspension lower joint some play

Pass 14 Jan 2014 45,128 miles

0ffside rear suspension(wheel bearing) play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front slight brake bind

Fail 13 Jan 2014 45,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

0ffside rear suspension(wheel bearing) play

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front slight brake bind

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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HUK 136J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HUK 136J, 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 HUK 136J?

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What year was HUK 136J registered?

HUK 136J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 5 May 1971.

Is HUK 136J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUK 136J shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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