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NCE 61M

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,811 mi
Last recorded23,811 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCE 61M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 23,411 miles

advise all four tyres cracking on tread

Pass 23 Mar 2011 23,126 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 23,126 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 May 2008 22,800 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear fuel hoses slight deteriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2007 22,317 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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NCE 61M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,595 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 NCE 61M, 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 55 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 NCE 61M registered?

NCE 61M is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is NCE 61M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCE 61M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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