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WAP 951H

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Gold Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,115 mi
Last recorded121,115 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 951H
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,115 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,108 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 115,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 115,700 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 110,839 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 105,354 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 102,005 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 98,875 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

offside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 22 Feb 2018 97,436 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 93,561 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,530 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 93,529 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 93,526 miles

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

All chromr trims missing - all inner door cards missing - all hub caps missing - all windows innoperative

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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WAP 951H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Gold with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 48,654 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 WAP 951H, 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 56 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 WAP 951H registered?

WAP 951H is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 29 June 1970.

Is WAP 951H safe to buy?

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