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WHJ 555M

1974 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2746cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,781 mi
Last recorded104,781 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class86,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWHJ 555M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,746cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 104,781 miles

Underbody and chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,005 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 96,652 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 96,631 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 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 inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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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WHJ 555M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,746cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 86,620 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 WHJ 555M, 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 52 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 WHJ 555M registered?

WHJ 555M is a 1974 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 31 December 1974.

Is WHJ 555M safe to buy?

The MOT history for WHJ 555M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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