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VJM 575S

1977 Mercedes-benz S-class

Black Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,776 mi
Last recorded113,776 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class113,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJM 575S
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2011 113,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 113,776 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 113,706 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 113,549 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front shock are slight corroded and coil spring

both front suspsion antiboll link arm bushes slight perished under wheel arch

both rear coil spring area slight corroded

corrosion start on off side front chassis by steering box

metale brake pipes slight corroded

near side rear none prescribed area corroded

off side front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,548 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front shock are slight corroded and coil spring

both front suspsion antiboll link arm bushes slight perished under wheel arch

both rear coil spring area slight corroded

corrosion start on off side front chassis by steering box

corrosion starter off side front under wheel arch

metale brake pipes slight corroded

near side rear none prescribed area corroded

off side front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 4 Feb 2008 113,116 miles

Corosion to O/S and N/S rear lower inner wing panels .

Corosion to O/S/R Outer wwheel arch panel.

Slight binding on both rear brakes advise attention

Pass 2 Nov 2005 113,085 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (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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VJM 575S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class in Black with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VJM 575S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJM 575S registered?

VJM 575S is a 1977 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 November 1977.

Is VJM 575S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJM 575S 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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