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SJI 6574

1975 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class65,132 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJI 6574
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2008 50,547 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,927 miles

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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SJI 6574 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 65,132 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 SJI 6574, 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 51 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 SJI 6574 registered?

SJI 6574 is a 1975 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 11 August 1975.

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