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WKX 954E

1965 Mercedes-benz S-class

Blue Petrol 2195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

9,683 mi
Last recorded9,683 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class36,346 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKX 954E
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,195cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 9,683 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and damaged (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in load area (boot) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 9,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing king pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and damaged (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in load area (boot) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush king pin (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 9,482 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,482 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

nearside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside front tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 8,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 7,565 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 6,118 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 5,318 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 4,430 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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WKX 954E is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class in Blue with a 2,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 36,346 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 WKX 954E, 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 61 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 WKX 954E registered?

WKX 954E is a 1965 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 15 July 1965.

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