MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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
How do I check the history of STF 575L?
You can check the full history of STF 575L by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
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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