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JMA 960K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2016
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,178 mi
Last recorded53,178 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMA 960K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 29 Mar 2015 53,178 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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JMA 960K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 JMA 960K, 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 54 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 JMA 960K registered?

JMA 960K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 March 1972.

Is JMA 960K safe to buy?

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Does JMA 960K have outstanding finance?

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