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VRV 566K

1972 Mercedes-benz S-class

Red Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

40,036 mi
Last recorded40,036 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class54,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRV 566K
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 40,036 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

fuel pipes corroded, but not considered excessive

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,920 miles

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Slight play in steering box

Fail 26 Oct 2016 39,911 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,661 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 39,207 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 38,697 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 38,697 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 37,768 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2011 36,441 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,417 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,414 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 36,409 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,394 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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VRV 566K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class in Red with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 54,574 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 VRV 566K, 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 54 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VRV 566K registered?

VRV 566K is a 1972 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 7 July 1972.

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