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JGC 304C

1965 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,569 mi
Last recorded6,569 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class36,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGC 304C
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 6,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 81,556 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 81,556 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 76,711 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 64,176 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009

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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JGC 304C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,346 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 JGC 304C, 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 61 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 JGC 304C?

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What year was JGC 304C registered?

JGC 304C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is JGC 304C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGC 304C 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.

Does JGC 304C have outstanding finance?

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