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TNA 349J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,723 mi
Last recorded35,723 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNA 349J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 35,723 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,113 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 35,101 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 34,519 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,826 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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TNA 349J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 45,595 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 TNA 349J, 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 55 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TNA 349J registered?

TNA 349J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is TNA 349J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TNA 349J shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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