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PGC 777K

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,927 mi
Last recorded87,927 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 777K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 87,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 87,197 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S/F OUTER WING PANEL

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Nov 2016 87,196 miles

Driver's seat insecure SEAT FRAME MOUNTING BOLT MISSING (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WING PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PANEL FORWARD OF COIL SPRING (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PANEL FORWARD OF REAR SUSPENSION ARM (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL WELL PANEL DETATCHED (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings WHEEL WELL PANEL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES DETERIORATED

ENGINE OIL LEAK

HEAVY CORROSION ON O/S/F OUTER WING PANEL

REAR AXLE OIL LEAK

TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK

Pass 22 Dec 2015 86,422 miles

AUTO TRANSMISSIONS OIL LEAKS

CORROSION IN O/S/F OUTER WING PANEL, PANEL BOLTED FIXING

CORROSION N/S/F INNER WING PANEL ADJACENT TO BONNET HINGE

CORROSION N/S/F REAR OF HEADLAMP HOUSING

CORROSION O/S/R SPARE WHEEL PAN

CORROSION ON O/S/F OUTER WING PANEL

CORROSION REAR CROSS MEMBER

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FUEL PIPE TO FUEL PUMP AND FILTER NOT SECURE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear INDICATOR LENSE DAMAGED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SEAT BELT CATCH MOUNTINGS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

WEEP POWER STEERING PUMP SEAL

Fail 21 Dec 2015 86,422 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported TWO HANGERS MISSING FROM REAR SILENCER (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER WING PANEL ADJACENT TO THROTTLE RETURN SPRING (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEXT TO SUSPENSION COIL SPRING (6.1.B.2)

AUTO TRANSMISSIONS OIL LEAKS

CORROSION N/S/F INNER WING PANEL ADJACENT TO BONNET HINGE

CORROSION N/S/F REAR OF HEADLAMP HOUSING

CORROSION O/S/R SPARE WHEEL PAN

CORROSION ON O/S/F OUTER WING PANEL

CORROSION REAR CROSS MEMBER

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

FUEL PIPE TO FUEL PUMP AND FILTER NOT SECURE

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Rear INDICATOR LENSE DAMAGED

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

SEAT BELT CATCH MOUNTINGS HAVE BEEN MODIFIED

WEEP FROM POWER STEERING PUMP

Pass 19 Nov 2014 85,288 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 85,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 84,475 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,667 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 80,061 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 80,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,456 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust manifold cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 76,881 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 74,017 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 70,946 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 68,315 miles

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

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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PGC 777K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PGC 777K, 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.

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What year was PGC 777K registered?

PGC 777K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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