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MPA 30K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,188 mi
Last recorded98,188 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPA 30K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 98,188 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 97,950 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 97,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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MPA 30K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MPA 30K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MPA 30K?

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What year was MPA 30K registered?

MPA 30K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 8 May 1972.

Is MPA 30K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MPA 30K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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