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MVU 742G

1969 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

82,272 mi
Last recorded82,272 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2008
Typical for 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class50,128 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVU 742G
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1969
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,272 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 82,200 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 82,123 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 81,466 miles

nearside door mirror missing

Fail 18 May 2006 81,436 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

heavy corrosion to exhaust

heavy corrosion to under body both front wheel arches corroded

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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MVU 742G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,128 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 MVU 742G, 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 57 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 MVU 742G registered?

MVU 742G is a 1969 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 June 1969.

Is MVU 742G safe to buy?

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