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MUU 224L

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,588 mi
Last recorded8,588 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMUU 224L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2025 8,588 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to bulge in a brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

Central Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 3,849 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 3,849 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 3,355 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 3,353 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 1,483 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 1,458 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 1,373 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 1,352 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 1,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 1,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 1,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 1,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 1,013 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 828 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 810 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 810 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 565 miles

slight leak from steering box

slight lift in nearside front trunion joint

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2005 483 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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MUU 224L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MUU 224L, 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.

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What year was MUU 224L registered?

MUU 224L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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