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JOW 536L

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOW 536L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 77,081 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 76,209 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 76,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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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JOW 536L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 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 JOW 536L, 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 53 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 JOW 536L registered?

JOW 536L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 19 June 1973.

Is JOW 536L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOW 536L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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