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JPP 601K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,960 mi
Last recorded9,960 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPP 601K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 9,960 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 9,622 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 9,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 8,901 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 8,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 8,833 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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JPP 601K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JPP 601K, 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.

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What year was JPP 601K registered?

JPP 601K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 July 1972.

Is JPP 601K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPP 601K shows 6 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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