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HUV 946N

1975 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

71,744 mi
Last recorded71,744 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class65,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUV 946N
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 71,744 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from Engine, transmission and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 71,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 71,599 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, transmission and rear differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 71,474 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive PAS, engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,433 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive PAS, engine, gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 71,309 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 71,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 70,069 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,701 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,668 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 69,532 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 69,531 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 69,068 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 81,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside handbrake reading low

tyres 3mm

Pass 16 Feb 2007 65,685 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 63,106 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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HUV 946N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 65,132 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 HUV 946N, 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 51 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 HUV 946N?

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What year was HUV 946N registered?

HUV 946N is a 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1975.

Is HUV 946N safe to buy?

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