MOT Status
Mileage
99,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
os outer sill holed
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
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SYJ 949R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
Across all 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 113,548 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 SYJ 949R, 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 49 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 SYJ 949R registered?
SYJ 949R is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 June 1977.
Is SYJ 949R safe to buy?
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