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WCV 948J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

White Petrol 2778cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

82,415 mi
Last recorded82,415 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCV 948J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,778cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 82,415 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 82,355 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 82,118 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,929 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 81,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2010

Has minor scratches to windscreen in zone A

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 81,911 miles

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

Has minor scratches to windscreen in zone A

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 81,911 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,659 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 81,642 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

nearside front floor holed and corroded but not within a structural point

nearside inner sill holed and corroded but not within a structural point

nearside outr sill holed and corroded but not within a structural point

offside outer sill holed and corroded but not within a structural point

Pass 26 Oct 2006 79,421 miles

under body of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Fail 17 Oct 2006 79,417 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WCV 948J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in White with a 2,778cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WCV 948J, 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 WCV 948J registered?

WCV 948J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 28 September 1970.

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