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VEE 590J

1971 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,640 mi
Last recorded87,640 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class45,595 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEE 590J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 87,640 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2024 87,607 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 87,951 miles

Central Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Steering to body stabilizer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering control arm n/s joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted incorrect caliper (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn King pin to lower arm mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in area of shock absorber mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper due to incorrect routing (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty Switch not holding in on position when indicating left (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Lower wings holed lower

Pass 3 Jul 2019 86,115 miles

Full inspection of underside not possible, heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,958 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 85,900 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,737 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 85,712 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,461 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion tyre bay (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 83,767 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,291 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 83,291 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 82,758 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2009 82,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 81,838 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 78,170 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 78,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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VEE 590J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 VEE 590J, 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.

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VEE 590J is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 22 June 1971.

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