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PJE 113J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,723 mi
Last recorded56,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJE 113J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 56,723 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 56,521 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,521 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 56,509 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 56,487 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 56,256 miles

nearside front foglight not working

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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PJE 113J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PJE 113J, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PJE 113J?

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What year was PJE 113J registered?

PJE 113J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 4 February 1971.

Is PJE 113J safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJE 113J shows 7 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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