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ORC 514P

1976 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,996 mi
Last recorded63,996 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class66,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORC 514P
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,996 miles

engine oil leak.

transmission oil leak.

Fail 17 Jul 2007 63,953 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

transmission oil leak.

windscreen washer nearside inoperative.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn unevenly.

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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ORC 514P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,428 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 ORC 514P, 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 50 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ORC 514P?

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What year was ORC 514P registered?

ORC 514P is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 March 1976.

Is ORC 514P safe to buy?

The MOT history for ORC 514P shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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