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RJI 4233

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 4233
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,585 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 118,429 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 118,429 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 118,036 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 118,036 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 118,002 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 117,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 117,781 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 117,781 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 116,411 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 116,405 miles

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)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 116,302 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 115,151 miles

Major corrosion on nearside rear inner wheel arch

Slight roughness from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 112,922 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 112,922 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006

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?

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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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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