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VEB 960L

1973 Mercedes-benz S-class

Maroon Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

652 mi
Last recorded652 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class38,675 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEB 960L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 652 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

rear valance and rear boot well slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2007 200 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting rubbers std

nsf+osf king pin slight play

nsr+osr floor slighty corroded

osr brake disc slighty corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 99,896 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 99,893 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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VEB 960L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class in Maroon with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 38,675 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 VEB 960L, 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 53 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VEB 960L?

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What year was VEB 960L registered?

VEB 960L is a 1973 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is VEB 960L safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEB 960L shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEB 960L have outstanding finance?

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