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KVW 441J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVW 441J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 85,550 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 85,550 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 85,378 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 85,201 miles

Battery insecure

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 85,098 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 85,064 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 84,991 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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KVW 441J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 KVW 441J, 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 56 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 KVW 441J registered?

KVW 441J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 9 September 1970.

Is KVW 441J safe to buy?

The MOT history for KVW 441J shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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