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MPH 734L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,327 mi
Last recorded92,327 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMPH 734L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,327 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 92,223 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 92,223 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 91,544 miles

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 91,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Extensive welding repairs to underside of vehicle

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 91,336 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,279 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 91,224 miles

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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MPH 734L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 MPH 734L, 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

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What year was MPH 734L registered?

MPH 734L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is MPH 734L safe to buy?

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