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WTR 735J

1970 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,007 mi
Last recorded46,007 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class48,654 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTR 735J
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1970
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,007 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 45,134 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,078 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 43,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,147 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 43,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion at nearside front inner sill

Fail 7 Oct 2005 43,035 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHHT CORROSION AT N/S/FRONT INNER SILL

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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WTR 735J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WTR 735J, 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 WTR 735J registered?

WTR 735J is a 1970 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 18 November 1970.

Is WTR 735J safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTR 735J shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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