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RBY 91K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,073 mi
Last recorded84,073 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBY 91K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,073 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 84,073 miles

oil leaking from engine oil cooler area

Fail 7 Apr 2016 84,073 miles

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

oil leaking from engine oil cooler area

Pass 2 Jan 2014 84,073 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 84,073 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Nov 2012 84,073 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,072 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 84,072 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,065 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,065 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2008 84,029 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 84,003 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers mirror mount slightly loose

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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RBY 91K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RBY 91K, 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

How do I check the history of RBY 91K?

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What year was RBY 91K registered?

RBY 91K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 6 April 1972.

Is RBY 91K safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBY 91K shows 12 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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