MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,470 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o//s/rear brake slightly binding
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
o//s/rear brake slightly binding
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JBY 575J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 575J, 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 575J registered?
JBY 575J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 10 October 1970.
Is JBY 575J safe to buy?
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