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JLX 598K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,931 mi
Last recorded81,931 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLX 598K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,931 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 79,547 miles

boot floor slightley coroded o/s jacking points slighley coroded and week

tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 10 Sep 2013 79,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot floor slightley coroded o/s jacking points slighley coroded and week

tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 19 Sep 2012 79,253 miles

nearside rear boot floor corroded nearside front box section under sill corroded exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 77,396 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 73,878 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 69,924 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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JLX 598K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JLX 598K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLX 598K registered?

JLX 598K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 December 1971.

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The MOT history for JLX 598K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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