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JBY 481J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,698 mi
Last recorded42,698 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 481J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,698 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 42,679 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 42,660 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,637 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,627 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,618 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 42,564 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,348 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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JBY 481J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests 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 JBY 481J, 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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What year was JBY 481J registered?

JBY 481J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 November 1970.

Is JBY 481J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JBY 481J shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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