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NMS 475F

1968 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

94,456 mi
Last recorded94,456 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class56,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMS 475F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1968
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 94,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside gear box mounting corrided

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,434 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside gear box mounting corrided

Pass 21 Aug 2017 92,634 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion center box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,634 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged to rear corroded (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion center box section (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2016 90,774 miles

Nearside Front 3mm on outer edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,774 miles

Indicator switch faulty switch wont stay on (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mountain (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre at 3mm on outer edge

Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,388 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,053 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 88,053 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s+n/s rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 86,510 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

o/s/f,n/s/f sills,o/s/f door step,o/s/f,n/s/f floor sections

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 86,509 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f door step,o/s/f,n/s/f sills,o/s/f,n/s/f floor sections rusting

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2011 84,598 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

outer and inner sills rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2010 82,390 miles

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 82,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 80,391 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,287 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 79,272 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both sills are filled with body filler

Pass 29 Jun 2007 77,436 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 76,217 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 75,697 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 75,692 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NMS 475F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 56,861 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 NMS 475F, 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 58 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NMS 475F is a 1968 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 February 1968.

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