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JMO 9K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,704 mi
Last recorded116,704 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMO 9K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 116,704 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 115,872 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 115,864 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 114,534 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 11,896 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012
Fail 18 Jun 2012 5,258 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 3,541 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 3,148 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 2,633 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 2,097 miles

advise under body repairs & heaverly undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2007 2,097 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

advise under body repairs & heaverly undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2006 1,151 miles

oil leak

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

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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JMO 9K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JMO 9K, 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

How do I check the history of JMO 9K?

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What year was JMO 9K registered?

JMO 9K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 June 1972.

Is JMO 9K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JMO 9K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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