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SWD 611M

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,012 mi
Last recorded164,012 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWD 611M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2016 164,012 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 163,394 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 162,697 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adv front sreen washer operaton .

advise condition of indcator switch.

all suspention and subframe bush,s in poor condition.

vehicle show,s general age related deterioration.

Fail 28 May 2013 169,698 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all suspention and subframe ruber bush,s in poor condition.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 162,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 160,435 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 160,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 158,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2006 156,283 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 156,282 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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SWD 611M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWD 611M, 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 52 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 SWD 611M registered?

SWD 611M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 14 May 1974.

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