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LDB 34F

1968 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,592 mi
Last recorded2,592 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class56,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDB 34F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 2,592 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 2,285 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 806 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 624 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,544 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 98,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 98,753 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 97,068 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 97,045 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

no speed rating marked on tyre sidewalls

Pass 27 Feb 2013 94,718 miles

o/s/r ride height appears lower than n/s/r

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,718 miles

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

n/s/f washers poor supply of liquid

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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LDB 34F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,861 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 LDB 34F, 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 58 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 LDB 34F?

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What year was LDB 34F registered?

LDB 34F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1968.

Is LDB 34F safe to buy?

The MOT history for LDB 34F shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LDB 34F have outstanding finance?

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