MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,585 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
underside of vehicle has been repaired and undersealed
underside of vehicle starting to corrode
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
handbrake cables rusty
headlamp image just acceptable
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
handbrake cables rusty
headlamp image just acceptable
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
all brake & fuel pipes coated with rustproofer
handbrake cables rusty
headlamp image just acceptable
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
all brake & fuel pipes coated with rustproofer
handbrake cables rusty
headlamp image just acceptable
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all brake and fuel lines covered with underseal
both handbrake cables slightly deteriorated
both headlamps aim just acceptable
previous welding to floor sections covered with underseal
Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front nearside floorpan rotten
Major corrosion on nearside rear inner wheel arch
Slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
under body has heavy coating of underseal
vehicle weight unknown
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
under body is heavily coated with rustproofer
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RJI 4233 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 RJI 4233, 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.
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RJI 4233 is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 February 1972.
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