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SYJ 949R

1977 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

99,962 mi
Last recorded99,962 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class113,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYJ 949R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1977
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2007 99,962 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2006 98,721 miles

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?

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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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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