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MMO 29L

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,303 mi
Last recorded92,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMO 29L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 92,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 May 2012 92,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 92,303 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 92,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 92,181 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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MMO 29L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 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 MMO 29L, 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 53 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 MMO 29L registered?

MMO 29L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 January 1973.

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