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TMC 69M

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 4520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,903 mi
Last recorded65,903 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 69M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,520cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 65,903 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 65,892 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 65,891 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 12 May 2017 65,876 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,860 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,859 miles

front suspension top mounting panels badly corroded

front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

n/s track rod end bent

rear sub frame badly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,740 miles

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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TMC 69M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 4,520cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TMC 69M, 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 TMC 69M registered?

TMC 69M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is TMC 69M safe to buy?

The MOT history for TMC 69M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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