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JGK 184K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

32,591 mi
Last recorded32,591 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGK 184K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 32,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 31,488 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 31,488 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,923 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 29,923 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 29,537 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 29,537 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 29,466 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 29,461 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2006 29,339 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 29,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3x ehaust rubbers pewrished.

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres

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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JGK 184K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 JGK 184K, 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.

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What year was JGK 184K registered?

JGK 184K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 August 1971.

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