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OES 90M

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

36,248 mi
Last recorded36,248 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOES 90M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 36,248 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 36,247 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2012 36,182 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 35,377 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 34,590 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 33,973 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,053 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 33,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 30,694 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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OES 90M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 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 OES 90M, 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 52 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 OES 90M registered?

OES 90M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 March 1974.

Is OES 90M safe to buy?

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