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WYA 422R

1976 Mercedes-benz S-class

Green Petrol 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,070 mi
Last recorded79,070 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class66,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYA 422R
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,070 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 78,502 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear differential has a light staining of oil

Pass 6 Mar 2015 78,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,171 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2013 78,171 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 77,938 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 77,938 miles

Minor leak of exhaust gases from downpipe area.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 77,552 miles

Offside exhaust downpipe has a slight leak of gases.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 77,086 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 May 2009 76,450 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 76,170 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 75,464 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 75,464 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

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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WYA 422R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class in Green with a 3,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 66,428 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 WYA 422R, 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 50 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 WYA 422R registered?

WYA 422R is a 1976 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is WYA 422R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WYA 422R shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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