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LYY 792K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,010 mi
Last recorded16,010 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYY 792K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 16,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 14,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 14,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front slight play in hub/king pin

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

Pass 9 May 2017 14,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 13,999 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 13,824 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 12,943 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 12,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 12,904 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 12,498 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2011 11,221 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 11,221 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,651 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,792 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 6,737 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 3,602 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 2,268 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 458 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 437 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LYY 792K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LYY 792K, 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 LYY 792K registered?

LYY 792K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 May 1972.

Is LYY 792K safe to buy?

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