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PUI 1234

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,734 mi
Last recorded45,734 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUI 1234
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 45,734 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edge attention required

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 45,245 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 44,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,906 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON OUTER EDGES

FRONT KING PINS HAVE PLAY

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 43,713 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,292 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 43,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,407 miles

Front too rear. nearside and offside, inner sills excessively repaired.

Offside front flexible brake bands showing signs of corrosion.

Offside front flexy brake bands starting too corrode.

Rear bumper has slight corrosion on nearside.

Slight play in the nearside front top swivel link.

Fail 15 Feb 2011 41,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front too rear. nearside and offside, inner sills excessively repaired.

Offside front flexible brake bands showing signs of corrosion.

Offside front flexy brake bands starting too corrode.

Rear bumper has slight corrosion on nearside.

Slight play in the nearside front top swivel link.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 36,483 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 36,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 95,928 miles

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

Oil leak

chip in screen

offside front chassis out rigger starting to corroed

offside front wheel bearing starting to wear

Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,928 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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PUI 1234 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 PUI 1234, 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 56 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 PUI 1234 registered?

PUI 1234 is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 May 1970.

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