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STF 575L

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

23,581 mi
Last recorded23,581 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSTF 575L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2018 23,581 miles

Ball joint has excessive play Inner track rod offside (2.2.B.1f)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play and slight noise when spun (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Nearside front wishbone outer top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,868 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 22,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel pipes corroded

Unable to check wheel bearings where brake binding

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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STF 575L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 STF 575L, 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

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What year was STF 575L registered?

STF 575L is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 2 October 1972.

Is STF 575L safe to buy?

The MOT history for STF 575L shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does STF 575L have outstanding finance?

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