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PGC 846K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,610 mi
Last recorded81,610 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGC 846K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 81,610 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 81,088 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 80,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,681 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,213 miles

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2012 79,210 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

diff oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 75,167 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 75,159 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 74,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 73,941 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 73,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,439 miles

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

rear fog light faulty

Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,005 miles

offside front chassis leg getting rusty

oil leak from automatic transmission

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2006 72,540 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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PGC 846K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PGC 846K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGC 846K registered?

PGC 846K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 February 1972.

Is PGC 846K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGC 846K shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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