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MCY 434J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,054 mi
Last recorded52,054 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 434J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 52,054 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 51,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 51,077 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 51,076 miles

Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on suspension arm (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin swivel/fulcrum (2.5.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush both sides (2.5.A.3a)

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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MCY 434J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,595 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 MCY 434J, 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 55 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 MCY 434J registered?

MCY 434J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1971.

Is MCY 434J safe to buy?

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