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MDP 422K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 6329cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,685 mi
Last recorded87,685 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMDP 422K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,329cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,685 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 87,683 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 87,654 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 87,654 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 87,612 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 87,550 miles

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.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 87,550 miles

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.

Pass 11 Aug 2012 87,508 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 87,508 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 86,667 miles

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)

Fail 14 May 2010 86,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 86,487 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 86,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,181 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 86,179 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2007 86,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 86,136 miles

rust corrosion & welded patches in various places all coverd in heavy underseal

slight play in king pins & trunions

steering box damp

Fail 26 Jul 2006 86,136 miles

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?

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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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.

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