MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play in lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive on engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
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OJW 488L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 OJW 488L, 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 54 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 OJW 488L registered?
OJW 488L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1972.
Is OJW 488L safe to buy?
The MOT history for OJW 488L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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