MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside king ping has vertical free play.
offside mirror insecure.
oil leak in area of rear axle pinion.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside king ping has vertical free play.
offside mirror insecure.
oil leak in area of rear axle pinion.
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front wheel bearings have slight play
n/s/r body has slight corrosion
o/s/r wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
the front bump stops are split badly
the main beem worning lamp is dull but still visable
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rust corrosion & welded patches in various places all coverd in heavy underseal
slight play in king pins & trunions
steering box damp
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places all covered in heavy underseal
slight play in king pins & trunions
steering box damp
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MDP 422K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 6,329cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 MDP 422K, 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 MDP 422K registered?
MDP 422K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 17 May 1972.
Is MDP 422K safe to buy?
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