MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
General body corrosion.
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
general body corrosion.
rear exhaust mounting rubber split
rear exhaust tail pipe protruding past bumper
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
this vehicle has had many repairs made to chassis over the years and most is covered in thick underseal therefore a full inspection is not possible without removal of protective coats.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?
Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VMW 172K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class in Beige with a 2,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 VMW 172K, 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
How do I check the history of VMW 172K?
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What year was VMW 172K registered?
VMW 172K is a 1971 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 July 1971.
Is VMW 172K safe to buy?
The MOT history for VMW 172K shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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