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MIW 3670

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,209 mi
Last recorded105,209 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 3670
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,209 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 104,953 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 104,933 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 104,920 miles

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 10,490 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all car ben welded unded/ under sell every ware

Pass 24 Jan 2011 104,842 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,777 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 104,630 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 104,618 miles

Offside Front Steering box cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 104,541 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 104,539 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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MIW 3670 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 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 MIW 3670, 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 52 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MIW 3670 registered?

MIW 3670 is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is MIW 3670 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIW 3670 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.

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